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Saalfelder Family History

Saalfelder 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: Saalfeld, Sealander, Staller, Callender, Challender, Stalder, Saller

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Where is the Saalfelder family from?

You can see how Saalfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saalfelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saalfelder family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saalfelder's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Saalfelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saalfelder 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 38 census records available for the last name Saalfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saalfelder 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Saalfelder. 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 63 military records available for the last name Saalfelder. For the veterans among your Saalfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saalfelder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Saalfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Saalfelder in 1965 was 97, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saalfelder 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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