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Salmer Family History

Salmer 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: Palmer, Balmer, Salter, Kalmer, Almer, Saller, Saler, Walmer, Salzer

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Where is the Salmer family from?

You can see how Salmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Salmer families living in Ontario. This was about 23% of all the recorded Salmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salmer. 30% of Salmer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

What Salmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salmer 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Salmer. 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 132 military records available for the last name Salmer. For the veterans among your Salmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Salmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Salmer in 1964 was 90, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salmer 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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