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Salh Family History

Salh 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: Sala, Sale, Salm, Salb, Salah, Saleh, Sall, Salk, Salt, Salo

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Where is the Salh family from?

You can see how Salh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Salh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Salh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salh 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Salh. 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 8 military records available for the last name Salh. For the veterans among your Salh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salh lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Salh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salh in 1998 was 49, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salh 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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