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Sailman Family History

Sailman 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: Salman, Spilman, Mailman, Silman, Kalman, Allman, Salmon, Stallman

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Where is the Sailman family from?

You can see how Sailman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sailman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sailman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sailman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sailman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sailman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sailman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sailman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sailman. 100% of Sailman men worked as a Fireman. .

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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

  • Fireman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Sailman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sailman 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sailman. 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 65 military records available for the last name Sailman. For the veterans among your Sailman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sailman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Sailman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sailman in 1970 was 89, and 67 in 1992.

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