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Salsberg Family History

Salsberg 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: Salberg, Salzberg, Stalsberg, Salsbery, Walberg, Sahlberg, Silberg

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Where is the Salsberg family from?

You can see how Salsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salsberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Salsberg families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Salsberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salsberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salsberg 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 Salsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salsberg. 43% of Salsberg men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Salsberg women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salsberg were Chauffeur 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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Salsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsberg 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Salsberg. 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 157 military records available for the last name Salsberg. For the veterans among your Salsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salsberg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Salsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Salsberg in 1950 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salsberg 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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