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Salger Family History

Salger 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: Alger, Salter, Sanger, Sager, Saller, Saeger, Salge, Saler, Salzer

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Where is the Salger family from?

You can see how Salger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Salger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Salger families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Salger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Salger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salger 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 Salger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salger. 22% of Salger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Salger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salger were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labor
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Salger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salger 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Salger. 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 658 military records available for the last name Salger. For the veterans among your Salger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Salger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Salger in 1967 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salger 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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