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Sallenger Family History

Sallenger 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: Sullenger, Ballenger, Callender, Salinger, Challenger, Saenger

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Where is the Sallenger family from?

You can see how Sallenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sallenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Sallenger families living in North Carolina. This was about 87% of all the recorded Sallenger's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sallenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallenger 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 Sallenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sallenger. 72% of Sallenger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sallenger women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Paper Machine
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sallenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Sallenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallenger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sallenger. 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 109 military records available for the last name Sallenger. For the veterans among your Sallenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallenger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sallenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sallenger in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallenger 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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