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Sallerson Family History

Sallerson 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: Salverson, Allerton, Alverson, Balderson, Solverson, Salmeron

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Where is the Sallerson family from?

You can see how Sallerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sallerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Sallerson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sallerson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sallerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sallerson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sallerson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Sallerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallerson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sallerson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sallerson. For the veterans among your Sallerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallerson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Sallerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sallerson in 1976 was 78, and 64 in 1993.

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