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Saelia Family History

Saelia 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: Saeli, Saeki, Sala, Stella, Melia, Sella, Salim, Salvia, Selig, Salik

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Where is the Saelia family from?

You can see how Saelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saelia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saelia family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Saelia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saelia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saelia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saelia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesgirl
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Saelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saelia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Saelia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saelia. For the veterans among your Saelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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