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Salzinger Family History

Salzinger 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: Salinger, Slinger, Selinger, Matzinger, Waldinger, Baldinger

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Where is the Salzinger family from?

You can see how Salzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salzinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Salzinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Salzinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Salzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salzinger. 50% of Salzinger men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Salzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salzinger 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Salzinger. 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 373 military records available for the last name Salzinger. For the veterans among your Salzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salzinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Salzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Salzinger in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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