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Saillon Family History

Saillon 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: Naillon, Taillon, Dillon, Tallon, Salmon, Ballon, Bailon, Salton

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Where is the Saillon family from?

You can see how Saillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saillon family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Saillon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Saillon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saillon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saillon 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 60 census records available for the last name Saillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saillon 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 Saillon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Saillon. For the veterans among your Saillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saillon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Saillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Saillon in 1978 was 56, and 64 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saillon 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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