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Saltzman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Salzmann or Saltzmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Saltsman, Salzman, Salzmann, Salsman, Saltman, Waldman, Altmann

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Where is the Saltzman family from?

You can see how Saltzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltzman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Saltzman families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Saltzman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Saltzman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saltzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saltzman. 14% of Saltzman men worked as a Salesman and 11% of Saltzman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saltzman were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Operator
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Saltzman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Saltzman. For the veterans among your Saltzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltzman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Saltzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Saltzman in 1941 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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