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Salom Family History

Salom Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic): variant of Shalom.

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


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Where is the Salom family from?

You can see how Salom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Salom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Salom families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salom's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Salom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salom 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 Salom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salom. 39% of Salom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Salom women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Salom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Salom. 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 233 military records available for the last name Salom. For the veterans among your Salom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Salom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Salom in 1964 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salom 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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