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Salemi Family History

Salemi Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place so called in Trapani.

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


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Where is the Salemi family from?

You can see how Salemi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salemi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Salemi families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Salemi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salemi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salemi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salemi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salemi. 28% of Salemi men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Salemi women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salemi were Barber and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

What Salemi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salemi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Salemi. 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 658 military records available for the last name Salemi. For the veterans among your Salemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salemi lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Salemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Salemi in 1951 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salemi 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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