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Sallese Family History

Sallese 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: Salles, Vallese, Sallee, Sales, Valles, Balles, Galles, Saggese

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Where is the Sallese family from?

You can see how Sallese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sallese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sallese families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sallese's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sallese families in 1920.
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What did your Sallese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sallese. 50% of Sallese men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sallese women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sallese were Labor and Florist. .

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Florist
    50%
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What Sallese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Sallese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallese 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Sallese. 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 121 military records available for the last name Sallese. For the veterans among your Sallese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sallese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sallese in 1962 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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