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Salbert Family History

Salbert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Albert, Halbert, Salberg, Salber, Talbert, Jalbert, Calbert, Walbert

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Where is the Salbert family from?

You can see how Salbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salbert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salbert families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 4 Salbert families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 57% of all the recorded Salbert's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Salbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salbert. 32% of Salbert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Salbert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salbert were Farm Hand and Farm Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Farm Worker
    50%

What Salbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Salbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salbert 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Salbert. 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 152 military records available for the last name Salbert. For the veterans among your Salbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salbert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Salbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Salbert in 1963 was 90, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salbert 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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