Salsman Family History

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Salsman Name Meaning

Altered spelling of German Salzmann, or of Ashkenazic Jewish cognate Salzman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Saltsman, Salzman, Saltman, Salman, Saltzman, Kassman, Susman

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Salsman Family Origin

Where is the Salsman family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Salsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Salsman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Salsman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salsman's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Salsman families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Salsman Family Occupations

    What did your Salsman ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Salsman family was Cabinet Maker. The most common Salsman occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Salsman's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Stone Mason were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Salsman.

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    • Farmer

      50%

    • Laborer

      14%

    • Stone Mason

      7%

    • Cabinet Maker

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Salsman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Salsman Historical Records

    What Salsman family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Salsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Salsman

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Salsman. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Salsman. For the veterans among your Salsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Salsman Life Expectancy

    What is the average Salsman lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Salsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Salsman in 1958 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salsman

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salsman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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