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Salminen Family History

Salminen Surname Meaning

Finnish: ornamental name from salmi ‘strait’ (compare Salmi) + the surname suffix -nen.

Adopted in the late 19th century primarily by Finns without surnames in southwestern and central Finland (compare Virtanen)

and also in the early 20th century name-changing campaigns.

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


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Where is the Salminen family from?

You can see how Salminen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salminen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Salminen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Salminen family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salminen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Salminen families in 1891.
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What did your Salminen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salminen. 100% of Salminen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salminen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salminen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Salminen. 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 463 military records available for the last name Salminen. For the veterans among your Salminen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salminen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Salminen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Salminen in 1943 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salminen 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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