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Salig Family History

Salig 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: Salim, Selig, Salik, Salis, Salin, Alig, Salib, Saling, Salih, Saliga

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Where is the Salig family from?

You can see how Salig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Salig families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Salig's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Salig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salig 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 Salig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salig. 43% of Salig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Salig women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Salig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Salig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salig 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Salig. 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 144 military records available for the last name Salig. For the veterans among your Salig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Salig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salig in 1970 was 76, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salig 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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