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Sallier Family History

Sallier 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: Callier, Vallier, Saller, Sallie, Gallier, Lallier, Sellier, Sadlier

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Where is the Sallier family from?

You can see how Sallier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sallier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Sallier families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Sallier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sallier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallier 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 Sallier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sallier. 30% of Sallier men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sallier women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sallier were Clerk and Servant.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

What Sallier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sallier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallier 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Sallier. 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 162 military records available for the last name Sallier. For the veterans among your Sallier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sallier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sallier in 1957 was 26, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sallier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallier 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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