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Saltsgiver Family History

Saltsgiver 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, Kaltreider, Saldivar, Altizer, Caltrider

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Where is the Saltsgiver family from?

You can see how Saltsgiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltsgiver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltsgiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Saltsgiver families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Saltsgiver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saltsgiver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltsgiver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saltsgiver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saltsgiver. 72% of Saltsgiver men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Saltsgiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltsgiver 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Saltsgiver. 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 141 military records available for the last name Saltsgiver. For the veterans among your Saltsgiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltsgiver lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Saltsgiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Saltsgiver in 1961 was 49, and 52 in 2004.

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