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Saltwell Family History

Saltwell Surname Meaning

unexplained; apparently a topographical name from an English place-name meaning ‘salt spring’ but no suitable candidate has been found.

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


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Where is the Saltwell family from?

You can see how Saltwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Saltwell families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Saltwell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Saltwell families in 1891.
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What did your Saltwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Saltwell. 100% of Saltwell men worked as a Retired and 92% of Saltwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Saltwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saltwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltwell 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Saltwell. 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 133 military records available for the last name Saltwell. For the veterans among your Saltwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltwell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Saltwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Saltwell in 1960 was 72, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltwell 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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