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Saldin Family History

Saldin 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: Saladin, Salkin, Salin, Sandin, Seldin, Baldwin, Sabin, Albin, Salmon

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Where is the Saldin family from?

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

What did your Saldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saldin. 34% of Saldin men worked as a Manufacturer. .

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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

  • Manufacturer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Saldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saldin 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Saldin. 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 159 military records available for the last name Saldin. For the veterans among your Saldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saldin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Saldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saldin in 1945 was 25, and 88 in 2004.

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