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Saltnes Family History

Saltnes 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, Sanes, Salonen, Salins

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Where is the Saltnes family from?

You can see how Saltnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Saltnes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Saltnes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Saltnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltnes 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 94 census records available for the last name Saltnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltnes 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Saltnes. 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 74 military records available for the last name Saltnes. For the veterans among your Saltnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltnes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Saltnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Saltnes in 1970 was 82, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltnes 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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