Salsman Family History

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Salsman Name Meaning

Altered spelling of German Salzmann, or of Ashkenazic Jewish cognate Salzman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Saltsman, Salzman, Saltman, Salman, Saltzman, Kassman, Susman

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Salsman Family Origin

Where is the Salsman family from?

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You can see how Salsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Salsman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Salsman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 95% of all the recorded Salsman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Salsman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Salsman Family Occupations

What did your Salsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Salsman occupation in Canada was Cooper. 80% of Salsman's were Coopers. Cooper and Farmer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Salsman.

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  • Cooper

    80%

  • Farmer

    20%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Salsman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Salsman Historical Records

What Salsman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Salsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Salsman. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Salsman. For the veterans among your Salsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Salsman Life Expectancy

What is the average Salsman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Salsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Salsman in 1958 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salsman 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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