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Salama Family History

Salama Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a male personal name based on salāmah ‘safety security’ a word which is a feminine form of salām ‘peace safety security’ (see Salam). This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians (Copts). Compare Salameh and Slama 2 see also Salamat.

Jewish (Sephardic): Arabic translation (see 1 above) of the Hebrew name Shelomo a derivative of shalom ‘peace’ (see Solomon).

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


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Where is the Salama family from?

You can see how Salama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Salama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Salama families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Salama's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Salama families in 1911.
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What did your Salama ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Salama. 60% of Salama men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salama 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Salama. 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 114 military records available for the last name Salama. For the veterans among your Salama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salama lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Salama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salama in 1968 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salama 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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