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Saltzberg Name Meaning

German: variant of Salzberg .

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


Similar surnames: Salzberg, Saltzer, Sahlberg, Wallberg, Hertzberg, Alberg, Waltzer

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Where is the Saltzberg family from?

You can see how Saltzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltzberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saltzberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Saltzberg family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Saltzberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saltzberg families in 1911.
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What did your Saltzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saltzberg. 21% of Saltzberg men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Saltzberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saltzberg were Laborer and Sales Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Cutter
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Sales Clerk
    15%
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What Saltzberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saltzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltzberg 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Saltzberg. 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 165 military records available for the last name Saltzberg. For the veterans among your Saltzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltzberg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Saltzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Saltzberg in 1947 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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