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Saulsberry Family History

Saulsberry Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Salisbury.

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


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Where is the Saulsberry family from?

You can see how Saulsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulsberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saulsberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Saulsberry families living in Delaware. This was about 43% of all the recorded Saulsberry's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Saulsberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saulsberry 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 Saulsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saulsberry. 37% of Saulsberry men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Saulsberry women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saulsberry were Janitor and Beautician.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Beautician
    10%

What Saulsberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Saulsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulsberry 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Saulsberry. 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 692 military records available for the last name Saulsberry. For the veterans among your Saulsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulsberry lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Saulsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Saulsberry in 1951 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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