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Salmu Family History

Salmu 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: Salm, Salmi, Palm, Sala, Sales, Sale, Salmon, Sama, Salvi, Salama

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Salmu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salmu 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Salmu. 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 73 military records available for the last name Salmu. For the veterans among your Salmu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salmu lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Salmu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Salmu in 1968 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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