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Salasar Family History

Salasar Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Salazar.

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


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Where is the Salasar family from?

You can see how Salasar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salasar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salasar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 88 Salasar families living in New Mexico. This was about 51% of all the recorded Salasar's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Salasar families in 1880.
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What did your Salasar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salasar. 64% of Salasar men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Salasar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salasar were Farm Labor and Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Salasar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salasar 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Salasar. 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 283 military records available for the last name Salasar. For the veterans among your Salasar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salasar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Salasar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salasar in 1964 was 33, and 75 in 2003.

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