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Salston Family History

Salston 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: Alston, Salton, Walston, Ralston, Easton, Alton, Samson, Colston

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Where is the Salston family from?

You can see how Salston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Salston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salston families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Salston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salston 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 Salston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salston. 100% of Salston men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Salston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salston 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Salston. 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 7 military records available for the last name Salston. For the veterans among your Salston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Salston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Salston in 1967 was 79, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salston 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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