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Salper Family History

Salper 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: Salter, Samper, Sapper, Saller, Saler, Salzer, Salber, Walper, Alper

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Where is the Salper family from?

You can see how Salper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salper family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Salper's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Salper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salper 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 97 census records available for the last name Salper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salper 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Salper. 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 14 military records available for the last name Salper. For the veterans among your Salper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salper lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Salper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Salper in 1984 was 89, and 101 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salper 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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