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Salame Family History

Salame Surname Meaning

Arabic (Lebanon): variant of Salameh. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. Catalan (Salamé): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Salame family from?

You can see how Salame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salame family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Salame families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Salame families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Salame's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salame families in 1920.
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What did your Salame ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salame. 72% of Salame men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Salame women worked as a Maid.

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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
    72%
  • Bartender
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Salame family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Salame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salame 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Salame. 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 65 military records available for the last name Salame. For the veterans among your Salame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salame lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Salame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Salame in 1967 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salame 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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