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Saltern Surname Meaning

From the hamlet of Saltrens, formerly in Weare Giffard but now in Monkleigh (Devon), near Bideford, the name is derived from Old English saltærn, which means ‘a building where salt was made or sold’.

Saltrens reflects the historical significance of salt production in the region, highlighting the economic activities that were once prevalent.

The etymology connects this location to the broader context of salt trading and production in ancient England.

In comparison, Salthouse serves as another example of place names derived from similar historical practices surrounding salt.

This connection to salt underscores the cultural and economic heritage tied to such regions in Devon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

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You can see how Saltern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Saltern families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Saltern's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saltern families in 1911.

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Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saltern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Saltern in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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