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Salma Family History

Salma 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: Sala, Sama, Salm, Salama, Salman, Palma, Salva, Salmi, Alma, Calma

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Where is the Salma family from?

You can see how Salma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Salma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Salma families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Salma's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Salma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salma 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 Salma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salma. 31% of Salma men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Salma women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salma were Mechanic Motor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Hand
    24%
  • Mechanic Motor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Salma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Salma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salma 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Salma. 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 36 military records available for the last name Salma. For the veterans among your Salma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Salma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Salma in 1966 was 89, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salma 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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