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Salfinger Family History

Salfinger 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: Salinger, Slinger, Selinger, Waldinger, Baldinger, Mallinger

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Where is the Salfinger family from?

You can see how Salfinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salfinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salfinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Salfinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Salfinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Salfinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salfinger 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 377 census records available for the last name Salfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salfinger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Salfinger. 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 7 military records available for the last name Salfinger. For the veterans among your Salfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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