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Salzig Family History

Salzig 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: Salvi, Danzig, Salim, Salvia, Salkin, Selig, Salik, Salis, Sallis

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Where is the Salzig family from?

You can see how Salzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Salzig families living in Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Salzig's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Salzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salzig 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 124 census records available for the last name Salzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salzig 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 Salzig. 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 26 military records available for the last name Salzig. For the veterans among your Salzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salzig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Salzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Salzig in 1971 was 82, and 81 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salzig 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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