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Salyard Family History

Salyard 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: Salyards, Bayard, Mallard, Callard, Allard, Savard, Stallard, Fayard

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Where is the Salyard family from?

You can see how Salyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salyard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salyard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Salyard families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Salyard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salyard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salyard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salyard. 100% of Salyard 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 397 census records available for the last name Salyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salyard 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Salyard. 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 88 military records available for the last name Salyard. For the veterans among your Salyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salyard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Salyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Salyard in 1970 was 63, and 71 in 2003.

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