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Salameh Family History

Salameh Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly the Levant): variant of Salama. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Compare Salame and Salamy.

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


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What did your Salameh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Salameh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Salameh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salameh 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Salameh. 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 72 military records available for the last name Salameh. For the veterans among your Salameh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salameh lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Salameh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Salameh in 1975 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salameh 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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