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Salwaechter Family History

Salwaechter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Waechter, Slaughter, Wachter, Schechter, Schlachter, Schlechter

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Where is the Salwaechter family from?

You can see how Salwaechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salwaechter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salwaechter family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Salwaechter's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Salwaechter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Salwaechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salwaechter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Salwaechter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Salwaechter. For the veterans among your Salwaechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salwaechter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Salwaechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Salwaechter in 1970 was 72, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salwaechter 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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