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Salimeno Family History

Salimeno 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: Salmen, Salmon, Salguero, Salman, Salim, Almen, Polimeni, Salcedo

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Where is the Salimeno family from?

You can see how Salimeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salimeno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salimeno families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Salimeno's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Salimeno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salimeno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salimeno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salimeno. 43% of Salimeno men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Salimeno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Salimeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salimeno 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Salimeno. 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 116 military records available for the last name Salimeno. For the veterans among your Salimeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salimeno lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Salimeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Salimeno in 1960 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salimeno 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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