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Salye Family History

Salye 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: Sale, Salge, Salle, Salce, Saye, Salyer, Slye, Sayer, Gale, Hale

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Where is the Salye family from?

You can see how Salye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salye families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Salye families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Salye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salye 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 100 census records available for the last name Salye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salye 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Salye. 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 Salye. For the veterans among your Salye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salye lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salye 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salye

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