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Salpeter Family History

Salpeter 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: Salter, Almeter, Sleeter, Palmeter, Peter, Alter, Malter, Halter

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Where is the Salpeter family from?

You can see how Salpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salpeter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Salpeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Salpeter families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Salpeter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salpeter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salpeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salpeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salpeter. 34% of Salpeter men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Salpeter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salpeter were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Printer
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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What Salpeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Salpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salpeter 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Salpeter. 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 142 military records available for the last name Salpeter. For the veterans among your Salpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salpeter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Salpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salpeter in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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