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Salia Family History

Salia 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, Salim, Salvia, Salik, Salva, Salis, Salin, Calia, Scalia

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Where is the Salia family from?

You can see how Salia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Salia families living in Arizona. This was about 47% of all the recorded Salia's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Salia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salia. 32% of Salia men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Salia women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Salia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salia 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Salia. 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 28 military records available for the last name Salia. For the veterans among your Salia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Salia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Salia in 1968 was 78, and 86 in 1996.

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