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Salzbach Family History

Salzbach 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: Sulzbach, Sandbach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Kalmbach, Balbach

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Where is the Salzbach family from?

You can see how Salzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salzbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salzbach family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salzbach's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Salzbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salzbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salzbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Salzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salzbach 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Salzbach. 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 23 military records available for the last name Salzbach. For the veterans among your Salzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salzbach lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Salzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Salzbach in 1977 was 51, and 73 in 1995.

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