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Salash Family History

Salash 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: Salas, Salah, Balash, Sala, Sales, Sarah, Salaam, Salama, Salata

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Where is the Salash family from?

You can see how Salash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Salash families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Salash's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salash. 100% of Salash women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Salash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salash 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Salash. 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 22 military records available for the last name Salash. For the veterans among your Salash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salash lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Salash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Salash in 1958 was 21, and 89 in 2000.

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