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Sallison Family History

Sallison 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: Allison, Callison, Mallison, Gallison, Alliston, Sallis, Jellison

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Where is the Sallison family from?

You can see how Sallison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sallison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sallison family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sallison's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sallison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Sallison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallison 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sallison. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sallison. For the veterans among your Sallison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sallison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sallison in 1970 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallison 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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