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Saltford Family History

Saltford 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: Galford, Walford, Sandford, Alford, Halford, Samford, Safford

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Where is the Saltford family from?

You can see how Saltford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Saltford families living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saltford's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Saltford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltford 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 Saltford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saltford. 100% of Saltford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Saltford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Saltford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltford 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Saltford. 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 19 military records available for the last name Saltford. For the veterans among your Saltford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltford lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Saltford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Saltford in 1954 was 45, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltford 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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