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Salentin Family History

Salentin 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: Valentin, Salentine, Valentine, Valenti, Santin, Valentino, Valentini

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Where is the Salentin family from?

You can see how Salentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salentin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Salentin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Salentin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salentin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salentin 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 Salentin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salentin. 50% of Salentin women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Salentin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Salentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salentin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Salentin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Salentin. For the veterans among your Salentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salentin lifespan?

Average Salentin life expectancy in 1993 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salentin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salentin 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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