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Saulsbery Family History

Saulsbery 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: Salsbery, Saulsbury, Saulsberry, Salsbury, Salsberry, Salisbury

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Where is the Saulsbery family from?

You can see how Saulsbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulsbery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Saulsbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Saulsbery families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Saulsbery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saulsbery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saulsbery 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 Saulsbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saulsbery. 39% of Saulsbery men worked as a Farming and 100% of Saulsbery women worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    39%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Saulsbery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saulsbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulsbery 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Saulsbery. 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 188 military records available for the last name Saulsbery. For the veterans among your Saulsbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulsbery lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Saulsbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Saulsbery in 1957 was 50, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saulsbery 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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