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Salhamer Family History

Salhamer 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: Machamer, Shelhamer, Salame, Salameh, Palmer, Hamer, Balmer, Salaam

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Where is the Salhamer family from?

You can see how Salhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salhamer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Salhamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Salhamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Salhamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salhamer 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 18 census records available for the last name Salhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salhamer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Salhamer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Salhamer. For the veterans among your Salhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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