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Saltzgaber Family History

Saltzgaber 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: Saltzer, Saltzberg, Salter, Salinger, Salazar, Salzberg, Altvater

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Where is the Saltzgaber family from?

You can see how Saltzgaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltzgaber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltzgaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Saltzgaber families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Saltzgaber's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saltzgaber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltzgaber 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 Saltzgaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saltzgaber. 38% of Saltzgaber men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Mechanic
    25%

What Saltzgaber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Saltzgaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltzgaber 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Saltzgaber. 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 127 military records available for the last name Saltzgaber. For the veterans among your Saltzgaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltzgaber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saltzgaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Saltzgaber in 1963 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltzgaber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltzgaber 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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