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Sallane Family History

Sallane Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sallade, Wallace, Calland, Callan, Tallant, Salman, Gallant, Spillane

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Where is the Sallane family from?

You can see how Sallane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sallane families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sallane family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sallane's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sallane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Sallane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallane census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Sallane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Sallane. For the veterans among your Sallane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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