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Saler Family History

Saler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seiler and in some cases also of English Saylor. German: variant of Salmann an occupational name from Middle High German sal(e)man ‘trustee guardian patron’.

In some cases also a Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Zalar and Žalar (see Zalar) with the variant Žaler.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Saler family from?

You can see how Saler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Saler families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Saler's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Saler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saler 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 Saler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saler. 20% of Saler men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Saler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saler were Cigarrero and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Cigarrero
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Saler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Saler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saler. 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 677 military records available for the last name Saler. For the veterans among your Saler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Saler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saler in 1956 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saler 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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