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Saltzman Family History

Saltzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Salzmann or Saltzmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Saltzman family from?

You can see how Saltzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltzman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Saltzman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Saltzman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saltzman families in 1891.
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What did your Saltzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saltzman. 60% of Saltzman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Dress Machinist
    40%

What Saltzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Saltzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltzman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Saltzman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Saltzman. For the veterans among your Saltzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltzman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Saltzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Saltzman in 1941 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltzman 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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