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Saloma Family History

Saloma 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: Salama, Sloma, Salome, Sala, Sama, Sloman, Salm, Salata, Salman

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Where is the Saloma family from?

You can see how Saloma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saloma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saloma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Saloma family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Saloma's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saloma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saloma 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 Saloma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saloma. 50% of Saloma 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
    50%
  • Gas Attendant
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Saloma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Saloma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saloma 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Saloma. 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 81 military records available for the last name Saloma. For the veterans among your Saloma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saloma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Saloma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Saloma in 1967 was 75, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saloma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saloma 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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