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Salwen Family History

Salwen 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: Salmen, Salen, Allen, Sales, Sale, Salmon, Salter, Alden, Salman

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Where is the Salwen family from?

You can see how Salwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salwen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Salwen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Salwen family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salwen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Salwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salwen 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 Salwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salwen. 50% of Salwen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Salwen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salwen were Physician and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Physician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Salwen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Salwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salwen 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Salwen. 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 72 military records available for the last name Salwen. For the veterans among your Salwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salwen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Salwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Salwen in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salwen 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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