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Salel Family History

Salel 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: Sales, Sale, Savel, Salem, Saleh, Sall, Saler, Sagel, Salek, Sabel

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Where is the Salel family from?

You can see how Salel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salel. 50% of Salel men 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Salel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Salel. 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 106 military records available for the last name Salel. For the veterans among your Salel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Salel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Salel in 1975 was 82, and 102 in 2004.

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