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Salpaugh Family History

Salpaugh 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: Alpaugh, Silbaugh, Slaugh, Albaugh, Kalbaugh, Spaugh, Alspaugh, Salah

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Where is the Salpaugh family from?

You can see how Salpaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salpaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Salpaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Salpaugh families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Salpaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salpaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salpaugh 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 Salpaugh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerical Worker
    50%

What Salpaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Salpaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salpaugh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Salpaugh. 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 45 military records available for the last name Salpaugh. For the veterans among your Salpaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salpaugh lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Salpaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Salpaugh in 1973 was 72, and 71 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salpaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salpaugh 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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