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Saala Family History

Saala 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: Sala, Scala, Saal, Sabala, Szala, Skala, Sakala, Sasala, Savala, Saul

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Where is the Saala family from?

You can see how Saala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saala family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Saala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Saala families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Saala's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Saala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saala 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 Saala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manicurist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saala. 100% of Saala women worked as a Manicurist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manicurist
    100%

What Saala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Saala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saala 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Saala. 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 11 military records available for the last name Saala. For the veterans among your Saala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saala lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Saala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saala in 1955 was 37, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saala 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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