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Salema Family History

Salema 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: Salama, Salem, Salemi, Salera, Sala, Sales, Sale, Sama, Salm, Salata

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Where is the Salema family from?

You can see how Salema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salema family living in Hawaii. This was about 14% of all the recorded Salema's in USA. Hawaii and 5 other states had the highest population of Salema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salema 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 Salema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Molder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salema. 100% of Salema men worked as a Molder.

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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

  • Molder
    100%

What Salema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Salema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salema 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Salema. 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 30 military records available for the last name Salema. For the veterans among your Salema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salema lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Salema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Salema in 1965 was 34, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salema 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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