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Saelzler Family History

Saelzler 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: Selzler, Seller, Speller, Saller, Salzer, Selzer, Stelzer, Stelzner

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Where is the Saelzler family from?

You can see how Saelzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saelzler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Saelzler families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Saelzler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saelzler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saelzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saelzler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Saelzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saelzler 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Saelzler. 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 32 military records available for the last name Saelzler. For the veterans among your Saelzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saelzler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Saelzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Saelzler in 1962 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

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