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Sallego Family History

Sallego 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: Gallego, Salcedo, Salles, Saller, Salley, Salle, Vallejo, Gallegos

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Where is the Sallego family from?

You can see how Sallego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallego family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sallego families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sallego's in USA. California had the highest population of Sallego families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallego 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 18 census records available for the last name Sallego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallego 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sallego. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sallego. For the veterans among your Sallego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallego lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sallego

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