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Sallemi Family History

Sallemi 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: Salemi, Salem, Sollami, Salles, Saller, Salmi, Salley, Salle, Salmeri

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Where is the Sallemi family from?

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

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sallemi. 100% of Sallemi women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Sallemi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Sallemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallemi 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sallemi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Sallemi. For the veterans among your Sallemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallemi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sallemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sallemi in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sallemi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallemi 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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