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Salaets Family History

Salaets 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: Sales, Salas, Salters, Salata, Salles, Salts, Salant, Salais, Salyers

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Salaets ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Salaets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaets 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 Salaets. 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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There are 33 military records available for the last name Salaets. For the veterans among your Salaets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaets lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Salaets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Salaets in 1973 was 82, and 80 in 2000.

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