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Saltes Family History

Saltes 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, Salter, Salters, Salles, Soltes, Altes, Salts, Baltes, Saltus

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Where is the Saltes family from?

You can see how Saltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saltes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Saltes families living in Texas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Saltes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Saltes families in 1880.
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What did your Saltes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saltes. 33% of Saltes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Saltes women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saltes were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Miner
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Saltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltes 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Saltes. 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 51 military records available for the last name Saltes. For the veterans among your Saltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Saltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Saltes in 1956 was 47, and 67 in 2003.

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