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Saltzwedel Family History

Saltzwedel 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: Salzwedel, Swartzwelder, Baltzell, Saltiel, Sartwell, Saltzer

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Where is the Saltzwedel family from?

You can see how Saltzwedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltzwedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saltzwedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Saltzwedel families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Saltzwedel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Saltzwedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltzwedel 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 104 census records available for the last name Saltzwedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltzwedel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Saltzwedel. 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 60 military records available for the last name Saltzwedel. For the veterans among your Saltzwedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltzwedel lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Saltzwedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Saltzwedel in 1981 was 82, and 66 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltzwedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltzwedel 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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