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Salome Family History

Salome Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese (Salomé): from a shortened form of the personal name Maria Salomé.

The Spanish and Portuguese form of a Biblical name borne by a follower of Jesus.

This follower was present at the crucifixion.

The name has religious significance and cultural relevance in both Spanish and Portuguese contexts.

Salomé is thus an important name in the history of these languages.

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


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Where is the Salome family from?

You can see how Salome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Salome families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Salome's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salome families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salome 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 Salome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salome. 29% of Salome men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Salome women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salome were Shipping Clerk and Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Fisherman
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salome 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Salome. 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 348 military records available for the last name Salome. For the veterans among your Salome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salome lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Salome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Salome in 1962 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salome 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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