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Saltern Family History

Saltern Surname Meaning

From the hamlet of Saltrens, formerly in Weare Giffard but now in Monkleigh (Devon), near Bideford, the name is derived from Old English saltærn, which means ‘a building where salt was made or sold’.

Saltrens reflects the historical significance of salt production in the region, highlighting the economic activities that were once prevalent.

The etymology connects this location to the broader context of salt trading and production in ancient England.

In comparison, Salthouse serves as another example of place names derived from similar historical practices surrounding salt.

This connection to salt underscores the cultural and economic heritage tied to such regions in Devon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Saltern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Saltern families living in Cornwall. This was about 57% of all the recorded Saltern's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Saltern families in 1891.
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What did your Saltern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saltern. 100% of Saltern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Saltern. 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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There are 102 military records available for the last name Saltern. For the veterans among your Saltern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltern lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saltern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Saltern in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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