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Salbie Family History

Salbie 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: Sallie, Sabin, Sale, Albin, Savoie, Salvi, Salb, Salim, Salvia, Sable

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Where is the Salbie family from?

You can see how Salbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salbie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Salbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Salbie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salbie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Salbie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Salbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salbie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Salbie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Salbie. For the veterans among your Salbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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