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Saulnier Family History

Saulnier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for an extractor or seller of salt from an agent derivative of Old French sal sel (from Latin salina).

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


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Where is the Saulnier family from?

You can see how Saulnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saulnier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Saulnier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Saulnier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saulnier families in 1891.
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What did your Saulnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saulnier. 20% of Saulnier men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Saulnier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saulnier were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Saulnier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saulnier. For the veterans among your Saulnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulnier lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Saulnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saulnier in 1945 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saulnier 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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