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Saltus Family History

Saltus Surname Meaning

English: variant of Salthouse (see Salters). This surname is no longer found in Britain. Americanized form of French Salois.

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


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Where is the Saltus family from?

You can see how Saltus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Saltus families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Saltus's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Saltus families in 1891.
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What did your Saltus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saltus. 49% of Saltus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    49%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Electrician
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saltus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltus 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Saltus. 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 294 military records available for the last name Saltus. For the veterans among your Saltus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Saltus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Saltus in 1962 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltus 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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