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Saila Family History

Saila Name 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: Sala, Saile, Saia, Saul, Sada, Taira, Sale, Falla, Vila, Scala

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Where is the Saila family from?

You can see how Saila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Saila families living in Hawaii. This was about 29% of all the recorded Saila's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Saila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saila. 100% of Saila men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Saila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saila 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Saila. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Saila. For the veterans among your Saila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saila lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Saila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saila in 1970 was 87, and 96 in 1986.

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