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Saloom Family History

Saloom 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, Salaam, Salm, Bloom, Salim, Salem, Altom, Salto, Salton

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Where is the Saloom family from?

You can see how Saloom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saloom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Saloom families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Saloom's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Saloom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saloom 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 Saloom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saloom. 34% of Saloom men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Saloom women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Saloom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Saloom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saloom 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Saloom. 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 125 military records available for the last name Saloom. For the veterans among your Saloom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saloom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Saloom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Saloom in 1955 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saloom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saloom 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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