History of your Surname
Get access to Saleem family records.Start a free trial

Saleem Family History

Saleem Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Salim

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


Similar surnames: Salem, Kaleel, Salim, Salek, Salam, Salehi, Sleep, Salle, Saeed

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Saleem family from?

You can see how Saleem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saleem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saleem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Saleem families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Saleem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saleem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saleem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saleem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Saleem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Saleem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Saleem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saleem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Saleem

Passenger Lists

There are 296 immigration records available for the last name Saleem. 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.

View all Saleem immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Saleem. For the veterans among your Saleem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Saleem military records

You've only scratched the surface of Saleem family history

Discover More

What is the average Saleem lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Saleem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Saleem in 1961 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saleem

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Saleem family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Saleem last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial