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Salzberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Salzberg or a topographic name from Middle High German salz ‘salt’ + berc ‘mountain hill’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Salz ‘salt’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Salberg, Sandberg, Silberg, Walberg, Sahlberg, Selberg, Solberg

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Where is the Salzberg family from?

You can see how Salzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salzberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Salzberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Salzberg families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Salzberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Salzberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salzberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salzberg. 36% of Salzberg men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Salzberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salzberg were Driver 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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Receptionist
    16%
  • Examiner
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salzberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Salzberg. 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 757 military records available for the last name Salzberg. For the veterans among your Salzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salzberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Salzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Salzberg in 1960 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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