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Salting Family History

Salting 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: Salling, Saling, Halling, Satin, Harting, Alling, Spalding, Hasting

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Where is the Salting family from?

You can see how Salting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salting families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Salting families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Salting's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Salting families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salting 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 304 census records available for the last name Salting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salting 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Salting. 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 5 military records available for the last name Salting. For the veterans among your Salting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salting lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Salting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Salting in 1977 was 84, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salting 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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