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Salaj Family History

Salaj 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: Sala, Salas, Salah, Salak, Salay, Salaz, Salam, Sada, Sales, Sale

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Where is the Salaj family from?

You can see how Salaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salaj family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Salaj's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Salaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salaj 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 66 census records available for the last name Salaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaj 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Salaj. 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 23 military records available for the last name Salaj. For the veterans among your Salaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaj lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Salaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salaj in 1969 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salaj 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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