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Salaha Family History

Salaha 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: Salama, Salata, Salah, Salada, Samaha, Salava, Sala, Sarah, Salaam

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Where is the Salaha family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salaha 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 Salaha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salaha. 100% of Salaha men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Salaha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaha 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 Salaha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Salaha. For the veterans among your Salaha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaha lifespan?

Average Salaha life expectancy in 2002 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salaha 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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