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Salzman Family History

Salzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Salzmann.

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


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Where is the Salzman family from?

You can see how Salzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salzman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Salzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Salzman families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salzman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Salzman families in 1891.
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What did your Salzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salzman. 75% of Salzman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • No Occupation
    25%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Salzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salzman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Salzman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Salzman. For the veterans among your Salzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salzman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Salzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Salzman in 1945 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salzman 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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