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Sailee Family History

Sailee 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: Saile, Sailer, Sallee, Saelee, Bailey, Sales, Sale, Faille, Hailes

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Where is the Sailee family from?

You can see how Sailee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sailee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sailee families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sailee's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sailee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sailee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Sailee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sailee 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 Sailee. 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 Sailee. For the veterans among your Sailee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sailee lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Sailee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sailee in 1994 was 50, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sailee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sailee 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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