Saltman Family History

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Saltman Name Meaning

English: variant of Salt. Translation of German Saltmann or Jewish Salzman.

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


Similar surnames: Salman, Saltsman, Salsman, Saltzman, Waltman, Altman, Salzman

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Saltman Family Origin

Where is the Saltman family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Saltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Saltman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saltman's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Saltman families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Saltman Family Occupations

    What did your Saltman ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Saltman family was Keeping House. Farmer, Butcher and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Saltman. The most common Saltman occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Saltman's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      50%

    • Butcher

      10%

    • Farm Laborer

      10%

    • Keeping House

      10%

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

    Saltman Historical Records

    What Saltman family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Saltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltman 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 Saltman

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Saltman. 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 Saltman. For the veterans among your Saltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Saltman Life Expectancy

    What is the average Saltman lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Saltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Saltman in 1957 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltman

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltman 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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