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Salomaa Family History

Salomaa 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: Sloman, Salama, Salman, Sloma, Slomka, Salzman, Salomon, Palomar

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Where is the Salomaa family from?

You can see how Salomaa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salomaa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salomaa family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salomaa's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Salomaa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salomaa 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 143 census records available for the last name Salomaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salomaa 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Salomaa. 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 45 military records available for the last name Salomaa. For the veterans among your Salomaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salomaa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Salomaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Salomaa in 1963 was 74, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salomaa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salomaa 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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