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Sallins Family History

Sallins 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: Sallis, Salins, Salling, Sullins, Stallins, Callins, Vallin, Halling

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Where is the Sallins family from?

You can see how Sallins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sallins families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 14 Sallins families living in Georgia. This was about 93% of all the recorded Sallins's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sallins families in 1880.
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What did your Sallins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sallins. 38% of Sallins men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Sallins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sallins were Labor and Secretary. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Fishing
    14%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Sallins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallins 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sallins. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sallins. For the veterans among your Sallins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sallins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sallins in 1964 was 22, and 66 in 2004.

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