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Sailley Family History

Sailley 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: Stilley, Salley, Swilley, Halley, Bailey, Galley, Spiller, Pilley

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Where is the Sailley family from?

You can see how Sailley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sailley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sailley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sailley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sailley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sailley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Sailley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sailley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sailley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sailley. For the veterans among your Sailley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sailley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sailley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sailley in 1967 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sailley 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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