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Salfer Family History

Salfer 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: Salter, Saffer, Saller, Saler, Salzer, Salber, Salyer, Salser, Safer

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Where is the Salfer family from?

You can see how Salfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Salfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Salfer families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Salfer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salfer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salfer 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 Salfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salfer. 41% of Salfer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

What Salfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Salfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salfer 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Salfer. 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 129 military records available for the last name Salfer. For the veterans among your Salfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salfer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Salfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Salfer in 1962 was 72, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salfer 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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