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Salings Family History

Salings 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: Salins, Salinas, Saling, Salinger, Salis, Salin, Saline, Salling

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Where is the Salings family from?

You can see how Salings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salings family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Salings families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Salings's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Salings families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salings. 80% of Salings 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
    80%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Salings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salings 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Salings. 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 32 military records available for the last name Salings. For the veterans among your Salings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salings lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Salings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Salings in 1965 was 58, and 63 in 2002.

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