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Saltis Family History

Saltis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian (Šaltis): nickname from šaltis ‘frost’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Saltis family from?

You can see how Saltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Saltis families living in Glamorgan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Saltis's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Saltis families in 1891.
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What did your Saltis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saltis. 27% of Saltis men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Saltis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saltis were Janitor and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltis 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Saltis. 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 325 military records available for the last name Saltis. For the veterans among your Saltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Saltis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saltis in 1952 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltis 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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