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Salsma Family History

Salsma 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: Salama, Salsman, Talsma, Sala, Sama, Salm, Salata, Salman, Salim

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Where is the Salsma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salsma 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 Salsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salsma. 100% of Salsma men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Salsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsma 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Salsma. 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 2 military records available for the last name Salsma. For the veterans among your Salsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salsma lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Salsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salsma in 1987 was 80, and 95 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salsma 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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