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Salnan Family History

Salnan 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, Calnan, Kalman, Sala, Salmon, Safran, Balan, Salaam, Mannan

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Where is the Salnan family from?

You can see how Salnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salnan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salnan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Salnan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salnan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Salnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salnan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Salnan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Salnan. For the veterans among your Salnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salnan 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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