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Sallah Name Meaning

West African (Gambia): variant of Sall 5. Arabic: variant of Salah . Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Salah, Sallas, Pallas, Sala, Falla, Sarah, Hallam, Palla, Salaam

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Where is the Sallah family from?

You can see how Sallah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sallah families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Sallah families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sallah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sallah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sallah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sallah. 45% of Sallah men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sallah women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Oa
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Sallah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Sallah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallah 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Sallah. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sallah. For the veterans among your Sallah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallah lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sallah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sallah in 1960 was 78, and 39 in 2003.

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