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Shalim Family History

Shalim 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: Salim, Halim, Shalom, Shim, Hakim, Salm, Sham, Khalid, Salem, Shahid

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Where is the Shalim family from?

You can see how Shalim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shalim family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalim's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shalim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalim 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 14 census records available for the last name Shalim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalim 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shalim. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shalim. For the veterans among your Shalim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalim lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Shalim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shalim in 1996 was 59, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalim 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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