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Saleman Family History

Saleman 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: Salman, Salzman, Aleman, Salsman, Saltman, Coleman, Kalman, Allman

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Where is the Saleman family from?

You can see how Saleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saleman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Saleman families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Saleman's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Saleman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saleman 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 Saleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saleman. 43% of Saleman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Saleman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saleman were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Saleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saleman 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Saleman. 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 160 military records available for the last name Saleman. For the veterans among your Saleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saleman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Saleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Saleman in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saleman 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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