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Salaby Family History

Salaby 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: Salay, Slaby, Salamy, Halaby, Sala, Salaam, Saxby, Salama, Dalby

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Where is the Salaby family from?

You can see how Salaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salaby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salaby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Salaby family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Salaby's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Salaby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salaby 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 45 census records available for the last name Salaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Salaby. 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 13 military records available for the last name Salaby. For the veterans among your Salaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Salaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Salaby in 1976 was 53, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salaby 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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