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Salimi Family History

Salimi Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran and Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Salim.

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


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Where is the Salimi family from?

You can see how Salimi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salimi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salimi family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salimi's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Salimi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salimi 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 Salimi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salimi. 100% of Salimi women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Salimi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Salimi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salimi 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Salimi. 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 31 military records available for the last name Salimi. For the veterans among your Salimi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salimi lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Salimi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Salimi in 1992 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salimi 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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