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Salamoff Family History

Salamoff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Salamon, Malakoff, Salamone, Salmon, Salama, Sakamoto, Saathoff

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Where is the Salamoff family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Salamoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salamoff 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Salamoff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Salamoff. For the veterans among your Salamoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salamoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Salamoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Salamoff in 1970 was 81, and 82 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salamoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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