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Sallay Family History

Sallay 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: Kallay, Salley, Salay, Pallay, Salway, Sally, Sallas, Ballay, Pallas

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Where is the Sallay family from?

You can see how Sallay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sallay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sallay families living in Manitoba. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sallay's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sallay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallay 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 Sallay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sallay. 40% of Sallay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sallay women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sallay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Sallay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallay 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Sallay. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sallay. For the veterans among your Sallay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sallay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sallay in 1972 was 84, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sallay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallay 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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