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Sallitt Family History

Sallitt 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: Schlitt, Pallett, Sallis, Sellitto, Balliet, Sallie, Splitt, Pollitt

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Where is the Sallitt family from?

You can see how Sallitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sallitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Sallitt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sallitt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sallitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sallitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sallitt. 100% of Sallitt 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Sallitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallitt 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Sallitt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Sallitt. For the veterans among your Sallitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallitt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Sallitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sallitt in 1973 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

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