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Saulmer Family History

Saulmer 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: Saulter, Palmer, Summer, Balmer, Salter, Bulmer, Ulmer, Sulzer

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Where is the Saulmer family from?

You can see how Saulmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saulmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Saulmer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 94% of all the recorded Saulmer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Saulmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saulmer 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 318 census records available for the last name Saulmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulmer 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Saulmer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Saulmer. For the veterans among your Saulmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulmer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Saulmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saulmer in 1968 was 71, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saulmer 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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