This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Saloomey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Saloomey Family History

Saloomey 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: Salome, Looney, Slowey, Salonen, Schooley, Toomey, Salley, Bloomer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Saloomey family from?

You can see how Saloomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saloomey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saloomey family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saloomey's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Saloomey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saloomey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Saloomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saloomey. 100% of Saloomey men worked as a Proprietor.

View Census Data for Saloomey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Saloomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Saloomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saloomey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Saloomey

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Saloomey. 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.

View all Saloomey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Saloomey. For the veterans among your Saloomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Saloomey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Saloomey family history

Discover More

What is the average Saloomey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Saloomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Saloomey in 1977 was 95, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saloomey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saloomey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Saloomey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial