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Salloum Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): variant of Salam found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Ballou, Allam, Gillum, Allore, Salles, Hallum, Palmour, Gallop

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Where is the Salloum family from?

You can see how Salloum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salloum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Salloum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Salloum families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Salloum's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Salloum families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salloum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salloum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salloum. 50% of Salloum men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Salloum women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Salloum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salloum 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Salloum. 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 58 military records available for the last name Salloum. For the veterans among your Salloum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salloum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Salloum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Salloum in 1964 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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