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Salih Family History

Salih Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic ṣāliḥ ‘pious, righteous, virtuous’ (see the Koran 2:83). Saleh is the name of a messenger of Allah (see the Koran 7:75). Compare Saleh.

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from salih ‘good, pious’, a word of Arabic origin (see above). Compare Sali.

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


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Where is the Salih family from?

You can see how Salih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salih family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Salih families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Salih family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salih's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Salih families in 1891.
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What did your Salih ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salih 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Salih. 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 742 military records available for the last name Salih. For the veterans among your Salih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salih lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Salih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Salih in 1957 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salih 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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