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Salzar Family History

Salzar Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Salazar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Salzar family from?

You can see how Salzar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salzar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salzar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Salzar families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Salzar's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Salzar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salzar 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 Salzar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salzar. 61% of Salzar men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Salzar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salzar were Beet Worker and Laundress.

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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
    61%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Beet Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%

What Salzar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Salzar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salzar 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Salzar. 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 84 military records available for the last name Salzar. For the veterans among your Salzar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salzar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Salzar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salzar in 1958 was 74, and 31 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salzar 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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