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Salmeri Family History

Salmeri Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): occupational name for a muleteer ass or horse driver Sicilian sarmeri salmeri.

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


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Where is the Salmeri family from?

You can see how Salmeri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salmeri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Salmeri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Salmeri families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salmeri's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Salmeri families in 1891.
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What did your Salmeri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salmeri. 72% of Salmeri men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Salmeri women worked as a Factory Worker.

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Plasterer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%

What Salmeri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Salmeri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salmeri 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Salmeri. 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 181 military records available for the last name Salmeri. For the veterans among your Salmeri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salmeri lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Salmeri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Salmeri in 1957 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salmeri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salmeri 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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