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Salaber Family History

Salaber 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: Salber, Salter, Salberg, Alber, Salazar, Salzberg, Silber, Saller

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Where is the Salaber family from?

You can see how Salaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salaber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salaber families living in Hawaii. This was about 60% of all the recorded Salaber's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Salaber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salaber 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 Salaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salaber. 100% of Salaber men worked as a Proprietor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Salaber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Salaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaber 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Salaber. 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 17 military records available for the last name Salaber. For the veterans among your Salaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaber lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1997, in the United States, Salaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Salaber in 1952 was 30, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salaber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salaber 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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