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Salaam Family History

Salaam Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Salam.

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


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Where is the Salaam family from?

You can see how Salaam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salaam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Salaam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salaam family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Salaam's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Salaam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salaam 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 Salaam ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Part Owner
    100%

What Salaam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Salaam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaam 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Salaam. 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 37 military records available for the last name Salaam. For the veterans among your Salaam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaam lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Salaam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Salaam in 1976 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salaam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salaam 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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