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Salyards Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Saylors .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Salyers, Sowards, Salyer, Sayward, Sollars, Ayars, Sayres, Bolyard

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Where is the Salyards family from?

You can see how Salyards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salyards family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Salyards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Salyards families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Salyards's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salyards families in 1911.
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What did your Salyards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salyards. 31% of Salyards men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Salyards women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salyards were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Plasterer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Maid
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salyards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salyards 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Salyards. 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 728 military records available for the last name Salyards. For the veterans among your Salyards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salyards lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Salyards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Salyards in 1955 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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