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Salwasser Family History

Salwasser 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: Elsasser, Strasser, Lasser, Goldwasser, Wasser, Sasser, Slusser

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Where is the Salwasser family from?

You can see how Salwasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salwasser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Salwasser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Salwasser families living in Channel Islands. This was about 75% of all the recorded Salwasser's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Salwasser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salwasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salwasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salwasser. 42% of Salwasser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Salwasser women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Salwasser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Salwasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salwasser 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Salwasser. 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 154 military records available for the last name Salwasser. For the veterans among your Salwasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salwasser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Salwasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Salwasser in 1957 was 21, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salwasser 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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