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Salster Family History

Salster 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, Balster, Galster, Salser, Master, Alter, Easter, Malter

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Where is the Salster family from?

You can see how Salster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Salster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Salster family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Salster's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Salster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salster 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 Salster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salster. 100% of Salster men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Salster women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Salster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Salster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salster 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Salster. 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 38 military records available for the last name Salster. For the veterans among your Salster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salster lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Salster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Salster in 1967 was 75, and 38 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salster 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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