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Salhoff Family History

Salhoff 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: Saathoff, Karhoff, Kallhoff, Althoff, Kalthoff, Sadoff, Sarnoff

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Where is the Salhoff family from?

You can see how Salhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Salhoff families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Salhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salhoff 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 Salhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Mgr and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salhoff. 30% of Salhoff men worked as a Farm Mgr and 100% of Salhoff women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Mgr
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Salhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Salhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salhoff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Salhoff. 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 81 military records available for the last name Salhoff. For the veterans among your Salhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Salhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Salhoff in 1966 was 86, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salhoff 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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