This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Saltes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Saltes Family History

Saltes 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: Sales, Salter, Salters, Salles, Soltes, Altes, Salts, Baltes, Saltus

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Saltes family from?

You can see how Saltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saltes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Saltes families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Saltes's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Saltes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Saltes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saltes. 33% of Saltes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Saltes women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saltes were Clerk and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Saltes | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Miner
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Saltes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Saltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Saltes

Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Saltes. 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.

View all Saltes immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Saltes. For the veterans among your Saltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Saltes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Saltes family history

Discover More

What is the average Saltes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Saltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Saltes in 1956 was 47, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltes 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Saltes family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial