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Salmann Family History

Salmann 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: Salman, Salzmann, Salmans, Kalman, Salmon, Selman, Hammann, Karmann

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Where is the Salmann family from?

You can see how Salmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Salmann families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Salmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Salmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salmann 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 Salmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Salmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Salmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salmann 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Salmann. 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 29 military records available for the last name Salmann. For the veterans among your Salmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Salmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Salmann in 1965 was 34, and 95 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salmann 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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