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Saloman Family History

Saloman 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: Sloman, Salman, Salzman, Salomon, Salsman, Saltman, Soloman, Kalman

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Where is the Saloman family from?

You can see how Saloman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saloman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saloman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Saloman families living in Manitoba. This was about 46% of all the recorded Saloman's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Saloman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saloman 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 Saloman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saloman. 20% of Saloman men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Saloman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saloman were Manager 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Saloman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Saloman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saloman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saloman. 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 271 military records available for the last name Saloman. For the veterans among your Saloman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saloman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Saloman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Saloman in 1961 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saloman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saloman 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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