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Salladay Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Salathe .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Casaday, Halladay, Holladay, Allday, Hallaway, Hallada, Golladay

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Where is the Salladay family from?

You can see how Salladay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salladay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Salladay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Salladay families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Salladay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Salladay families in 1891.
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What did your Salladay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salladay. 20% of Salladay men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Salladay women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salladay were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salladay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salladay 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Salladay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 554 military records available for the last name Salladay. For the veterans among your Salladay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salladay lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Salladay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Salladay in 1950 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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