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Salmans Family History

Salmans Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Salman

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Salmans family from?

You can see how Salmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salmans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salmans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Salmans families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Salmans's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Salmans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salmans 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 Salmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salmans. 46% of Salmans men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Salmans women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salmans were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salmans 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Salmans. 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 247 military records available for the last name Salmans. For the veterans among your Salmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salmans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Salmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Salmans in 1962 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salmans 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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