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Saleen Family History

Saleen 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: Salmen, Saleem, Salen, Allen, Sales, Sale, Salmon, Salter, Steen

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Where is the Saleen family from?

You can see how Saleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saleen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Saleen families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Saleen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saleen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saleen 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 Saleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saleen. 50% of Saleen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Saleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Saleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saleen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Saleen. 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 50 military records available for the last name Saleen. For the veterans among your Saleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saleen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Saleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Saleen in 1955 was 59, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saleen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saleen 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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