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Salterbach Family History

Salterbach 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: Kaltenbach, Lauterbach, Altenbach, Hollerbach, Auerbach, Kallenbach

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Where is the Salterbach family from?

You can see how Salterbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salterbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salterbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Salterbach families living in West Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Salterbach's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Salterbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Salterbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salterbach 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Salterbach. 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 27 military records available for the last name Salterbach. For the veterans among your Salterbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salterbach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Salterbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Salterbach in 1968 was 70, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salterbach 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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