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Saltmer Family History

Saltmer Surname Meaning

see Saltmarsh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Saltmer family from?

You can see how Saltmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Saltmer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Saltmer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Saltmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltmer 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 Saltmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Saltmer. 100% of Saltmer men worked as a Retired Farmer and 75% of Saltmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Retired Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Evil
    9%
  • Household Duties
    9%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    9%

What Saltmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saltmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltmer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Saltmer. 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 120 military records available for the last name Saltmer. For the veterans among your Saltmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltmer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Saltmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saltmer in 1972 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltmer 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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