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Salstein Family History

Salstein 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: Holstein, Alsteen, Waldstein, Hulstein, Milstein, Kalkstein, Ralstin

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Where is the Salstein family from?

You can see how Salstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Salstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salstein families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Salstein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Salstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salstein. 100% of Salstein 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Salstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salstein 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Salstein. 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 33 military records available for the last name Salstein. For the veterans among your Salstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Salstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Salstein in 1969 was 74, and 75 in 1995.

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