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Saelen Family History

Saelen 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: Seelen, Saelens, Saelee, Salen, Allen, Sales, Sale, Seeley, Steen

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Where is the Saelen family from?

You can see how Saelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saelen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Saelen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Saelen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Saelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saelen 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 31 census records available for the last name Saelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saelen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Saelen. 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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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Saelen. For the veterans among your Saelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saelen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1989, in the United States, Saelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Saelen in 1949 was 33, and 69 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saelen 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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