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Salgan Family History

Salgan 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: Sagan, Salman, Kalman, Sala, Salmon, Fagan, Safran, Balan, Salaam

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Where is the Salgan family from?

You can see how Salgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salgan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salgan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salgan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Salgan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salgan 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 105 census records available for the last name Salgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salgan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Salgan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Salgan. For the veterans among your Salgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salgan lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Salgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salgan in 1991 was 77, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salgan 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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