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Salimore Family History

Salimore 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: Baltimore, Palmore, Salomone, Salamone, Larimore, Gallimore, Latimore

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Where is the Salimore family from?

You can see how Salimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salimore family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salimore families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Salimore families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Salimore's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Salimore families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Salimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salimore 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Salimore. 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 10 military records available for the last name Salimore. For the veterans among your Salimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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