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Salwach Family History

Salwach 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: Salah, Wallach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Balbach, Salway, Selbach

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Where is the Salwach family from?

You can see how Salwach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salwach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salwach families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Salwach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salwach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salwach 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 129 census records available for the last name Salwach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salwach 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Salwach. 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 156 military records available for the last name Salwach. For the veterans among your Salwach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salwach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Salwach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Salwach in 1967 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salwach 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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