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Saeli Family History

Saeli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a personal name based on the Hebrew name Asael.

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


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Where is the Saeli family from?

You can see how Saeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saeli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saeli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Saeli families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Saeli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saeli families in 1920.
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What did your Saeli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Fruit Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saeli. 28% of Saeli men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Saeli women worked as a Fruit Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saeli were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Saeli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Saeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saeli 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Saeli. 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 150 military records available for the last name Saeli. For the veterans among your Saeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saeli lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Saeli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saeli in 1956 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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