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Salser Name Meaning

German: variant of Salzer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Saler, Selser, Walser, Salter, Sasser, Saller, Sulser, Salyer, Palser

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Where is the Salser family from?

You can see how Salser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Salser families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Salser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salser. 31% of Salser men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Salser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salser were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salser 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Salser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 707 military records available for the last name Salser. For the veterans among your Salser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Salser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salser in 1963 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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