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Saleme Family History

Saleme 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: Salem, Salome, Salemi, Salemme, Salame, Sales, Sale, Salm, Salama

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Where is the Saleme family from?

You can see how Saleme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saleme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saleme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Saleme families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Saleme's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Saleme families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saleme 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 Saleme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saleme. 50% of Saleme men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Saleme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Saleme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saleme 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Saleme. 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 78 military records available for the last name Saleme. For the veterans among your Saleme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saleme lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Saleme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saleme in 1956 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saleme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saleme 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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