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Saltsgaver Family History

Saltsgaver 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: Salsgiver, Salter, Salinger, Altvater, Dilsaver, Saltsman, Staver

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Where is the Saltsgaver family from?

You can see how Saltsgaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltsgaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltsgaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 14 Saltsgaver families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Saltsgaver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saltsgaver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltsgaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saltsgaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saltsgaver. 60% of Saltsgaver 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
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What Saltsgaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saltsgaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltsgaver 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Saltsgaver. 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 133 military records available for the last name Saltsgaver. For the veterans among your Saltsgaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltsgaver lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Saltsgaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saltsgaver in 1956 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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