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Saltzer Family History

Saltzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Salzer.

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


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Where is the Saltzer family from?

You can see how Saltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Saltzer families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Saltzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saltzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor Coats was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saltzer. 100% of Saltzer men worked as a Tailor Coats.

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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

  • Tailor Coats
    100%

What Saltzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Saltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltzer 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Saltzer. 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 437 military records available for the last name Saltzer. For the veterans among your Saltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Saltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Saltzer in 1962 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltzer 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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