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Saulter Name Meaning

English: variant of Salter .

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


Similar surnames: Sauter, Saulters, Saler, Sailer, Saucer, Sault, Slauter, Caulder

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Where is the Saulter family from?

You can see how Saulter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saulter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Saulter families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Saulter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saulter families in 1911.
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What did your Saulter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saulter. 50% of Saulter women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • C S
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Saulter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulter 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Saulter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saulter. For the veterans among your Saulter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Saulter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Saulter in 1953 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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