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Salehi Family History

Salehi Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran also Afghanistan and Iraq): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Saleh.

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


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Where is the Salehi family from?

You can see how Salehi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salehi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salehi family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Salehi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Salehi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salehi 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 Salehi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Salehi. 100% of Salehi men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Salehi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Salehi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salehi 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Salehi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Salehi. For the veterans among your Salehi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salehi lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Salehi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Salehi in 1977 was 39, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salehi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salehi 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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