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Salden Family History

Salden 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: Alden, Sanden, Walden, Selden, Malden, Salmen, Halden, Salen, Allen

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Where is the Salden family from?

You can see how Salden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Salden families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Salden's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Salden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salden 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 Salden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salden. 22% of Salden men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Salden women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salden were Mechanic and Housework. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salden 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Salden. 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 331 military records available for the last name Salden. For the veterans among your Salden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Salden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Salden in 1962 was 87, and 72 in 2003.

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