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Salmin Family History

Salmin 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: Salmon, Malmin, Salman, Salkin, Salmi, Salin, Salmen, Kalman, Sabin

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Where is the Salmin family from?

You can see how Salmin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salmin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Salmin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Salmin family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salmin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Salmin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salmin 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 Salmin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Salmin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Salmin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salmin 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Salmin. 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 90 military records available for the last name Salmin. For the veterans among your Salmin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salmin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Salmin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salmin in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salmin 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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