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Salsby Family History

Salsby 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: Silsby, Saxby, Soulsby, Dalby, Salb, Halsey, Selby, Maltby, Gadsby

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Where is the Salsby family from?

You can see how Salsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Salsby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Salsby families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Salsby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Salsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Salsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsby 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Salsby. 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 35 military records available for the last name Salsby. For the veterans among your Salsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salsby lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Salsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Salsby in 1977 was 51, and 86 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salsby 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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