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Salten Family History

Salten 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: Salter, Salton, Alten, Salmen, Sarten, Salen, Allen, Sales, Alton

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Where is the Salten family from?

You can see how Salten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Salten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Salten family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salten's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Salten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salten 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 Salten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salten. 100% of Salten men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Salten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salten 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Salten. 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 21 military records available for the last name Salten. For the veterans among your Salten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Salten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Salten in 1970 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salten 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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