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Salsteen Family History

Salsteen 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: Alsteen, Sasseen, Casteen, Shasteen, Alston, Halstead, Kasten

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Where is the Salsteen family from?

You can see how Salsteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salsteen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salsteen families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Salsteen's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Salsteen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salsteen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Salsteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Salsteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsteen 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 immigration records available for the last name Salsteen. 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 Salsteen. For the veterans among your Salsteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salsteen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Salsteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Salsteen in 1962 was 86, and 78 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salsteen 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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