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Sault Family History

Sault Surname Meaning

English: variant of Salt. French: habitational name from Sault the name of any of several places in the south of France named from Old French salt ‘fall, gorge’ (from Latin saltus).

Shortened and altered form of French Decelle.

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


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Where is the Sault family from?

You can see how Sault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sault family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Sault families living in Leicestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sault's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sault families in 1891.
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What did your Sault ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sault. 22% of Sault men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Sault women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sault were Builders Labourer and House Wife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Lorry Driver
    16%
  • Joiner
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • House Wife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sault 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Sault. 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 Sault. For the veterans among your Sault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sault lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sault in 1957 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sault 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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