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Salender Family History

Salender 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: Calender, Lavender, Sealander, Sander, Callender, Salinger, Ellender

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Where is the Salender family from?

You can see how Salender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Salender families living in Kentucky. This was about 52% of all the recorded Salender's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Salender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salender ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Salender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salender 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Salender. 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 80 military records available for the last name Salender. For the veterans among your Salender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salender lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Salender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Salender in 1976 was 91, and 61 in 2004.

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