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Salome Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese (Salomé): from a shortened form of the personal name Maria Salomé the Spanish and Portuguese form of a Biblical name borne by a follower of Jesus who was present at the crucifixion.

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


Similar surnames: Jacome, Salim, Valore, Talone, Salem, Salama, Salonen, Salmi, Salce

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Where is the Salome family from?

You can see how Salome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Salome family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salome's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Salome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salome. 100% of Salome 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salome 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Salome. 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 348 military records available for the last name Salome. For the veterans among your Salome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salome lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Salome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Salome in 1962 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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