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Saulmon Family History

Saulmon 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, Salman, Salton, Salamon, Paulson, Salomon, Almon, Saurman

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Where is the Saulmon family from?

You can see how Saulmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulmon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Saulmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Saulmon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saulmon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Saulmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saulmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saulmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saulmon. 30% of Saulmon men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Saulmon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saulmon were Mechanic and Winder.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Winder
    50%

What Saulmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saulmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulmon 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Saulmon. 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 160 military records available for the last name Saulmon. For the veterans among your Saulmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulmon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Saulmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Saulmon in 1957 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saulmon 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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