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Salbraith Family History

Salbraith 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: Galbraith, Milbrath, Walrath, Galbreath, Galbreth, Sabath, Kamrath

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Where is the Salbraith family from?

You can see how Salbraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salbraith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Salbraith families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Salbraith families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salbraith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Salbraith families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salbraith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Salbraith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salbraith 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Salbraith. 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 3 military records available for the last name Salbraith. For the veterans among your Salbraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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