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Salsbury Family History

Salsbury Name Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Salisbury . Jewish (American): adoption of the English surname (see 1 above) in place of Salomon or some other Jewish name beginning with Sa-.

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


Similar surnames: Salsbery, Saulsbury, Malsbury, Alsbury, Salisbury, Hansbury, Sansbury

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Where is the Salsbury family from?

You can see how Salsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salsbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salsbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 73 Salsbury families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Salsbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Salsbury families in 1891.
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What did your Salsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Engine Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Salsbury. 50% of Salsbury men worked as a Railway Engine Driver and 70% of Salsbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salsbury were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dutie. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Engine Driver
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Salsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsbury 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Salsbury. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Salsbury. For the veterans among your Salsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salsbury lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Salsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Salsbury in 1952 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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