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Salathe Family History

Salathe Surname Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained. Compare Salladay Sallade and Soliday.

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


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Where is the Salathe family from?

You can see how Salathe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salathe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Salathe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Salathe families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Salathe's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Salathe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salathe 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 Salathe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salathe. 30% of Salathe men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Salathe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salathe were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Salathe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Salathe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salathe 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Salathe. 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 155 military records available for the last name Salathe. For the veterans among your Salathe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salathe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Salathe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Salathe in 1962 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salathe 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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