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Saltar Family History

Saltar 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, Sattar, Sala, Alter, Malter, Halter, Tatar, Saar, Salaam

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Where is the Saltar family from?

You can see how Saltar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Saltar families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saltar's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Saltar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltar 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 412 census records available for the last name Saltar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltar 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Saltar. 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 52 military records available for the last name Saltar. For the veterans among your Saltar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Saltar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Saltar in 1965 was 56, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltar 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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