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Saulton Family History

Saulton 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: Salton, Sulton, Daulton, Alton, Moulton, Halton, Salmon, Dalton

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Where is the Saulton family from?

You can see how Saulton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saulton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Saulton family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saulton's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Saulton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Saulton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulton 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Saulton. 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 99 military records available for the last name Saulton. For the veterans among your Saulton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Saulton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saulton in 1969 was 50, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saulton 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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