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Salchert Family History

Salchert 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: Elchert, Sacher, Sarchet, Melchert, Walcher, Satcher, Bachert, Albert

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Where is the Salchert family from?

You can see how Salchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salchert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salchert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Salchert families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Salchert's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Salchert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salchert 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 Salchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salchert. 47% of Salchert men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Salchert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salchert were Proprietor and Pressing Poultry.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Pressing Poultry
    29%

What Salchert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Salchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salchert 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Salchert. 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 93 military records available for the last name Salchert. For the veterans among your Salchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salchert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Salchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Salchert in 1963 was 71, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salchert 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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