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Sailem Family History

Sailem 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: Salem, Saile, Sailer, Bailey, Sales, Sale, Salm, Hailes, Salim

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sailem 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 13 census records available for the last name Sailem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sailem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sailem. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sailem. For the veterans among your Sailem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sailem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sailem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sailem in 1968 was 83, and 64 in 2004.

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