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Salzmann Family History

Salzmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for an extractor or seller of salt from Middle High German salz (German Salz) ‘salt’ + man (German Mann) ‘man’.

Compare Salzman, Salsman, Saltman, Saltsman, and Saltzman.

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


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Where is the Salzmann family from?

You can see how Salzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salzmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salzmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Salzmann families living in Suffolk. This was about 58% of all the recorded Salzmann's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Salzmann families in 1891.
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What did your Salzmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salzmann. 100% of Salzmann 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Salzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salzmann 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Salzmann. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Salzmann. For the veterans among your Salzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salzmann lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Salzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Salzmann in 1949 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salzmann 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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