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Salaiz Name Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Salais .

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


Similar surnames: Salais, Saiz, Salih, Salin, Soliz, Salas, Salame, Salvia, Saltz

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Where is the Salaiz family from?

You can see how Salaiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salaiz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Salaiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Salaiz families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Salaiz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Salaiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salaiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salaiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salaiz. 79% of Salaiz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    79%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Salaiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaiz 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Salaiz. 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 172 military records available for the last name Salaiz. For the veterans among your Salaiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaiz lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Salaiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Salaiz in 1940 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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