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Salinger Name Meaning

English (London): of Norman origin a habitational name from Saint-Léger-aux-Bois (Seine-Maritime) or Saint-Léger (Manche) both so called from the dedication of their churches to Saint Leger the martyred 7th-century bishop of Autun. Compare Ledger and Leger This surname is also common in Ireland. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a Germanized form of the personal name Salomon .

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


Similar surnames: Solinger, Selinger, Slinger, Avinger, Waldinger, Basinger, Springer

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You can see how Salinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Salinger families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Salinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Salinger families in 1891.
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What did your Salinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salinger. 89% of Salinger 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
    89%
  • None
    12%
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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Salinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Salinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Salinger in 1952 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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