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Sallaz Family History

Sallaz 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: Salaz, Sallas, Pallas, Sala, Falla, Hallam, Palla, Salaam, Halla

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Where is the Sallaz family from?

You can see how Sallaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallaz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sallaz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 7 Sallaz families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sallaz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sallaz families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sallaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sallaz. 100% of Sallaz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sallaz women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Sallaz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Sallaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallaz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sallaz. 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 68 military records available for the last name Sallaz. For the veterans among your Sallaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallaz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sallaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sallaz in 1960 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sallaz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallaz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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