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Salers Family History

Salers 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: Sales, Salters, Saler, Alers, Sayers, Salera, Salyers, Sagers, Sauers

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Where is the Salers family from?

You can see how Salers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Salers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Salers families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Salers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Salers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salers. 45% of Salers men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Famer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Salers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salers 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 Salers. 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 170 military records available for the last name Salers. For the veterans among your Salers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Salers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salers in 1955 was 32, and 69 in 2003.

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