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Saillant Family History

Saillant 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: Vaillant, Tallant, Gallant, Spillane, Salant, Brillant, Salvant

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Where is the Saillant family from?

You can see how Saillant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saillant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saillant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 59 Saillant families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Saillant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saillant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saillant 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 Saillant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saillant. 60% of Saillant men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

What Saillant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saillant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saillant 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Saillant. 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 174 military records available for the last name Saillant. For the veterans among your Saillant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saillant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Saillant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Saillant in 1965 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saillant 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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