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Salveen Family History

Salveen 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: Salvesen, Salonen, Sveen, Sasseen, Salveson, Salmen, Sandeen, Sallee

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Where is the Salveen family from?

You can see how Salveen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salveen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Salveen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Salveen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Salveen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salveen 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 10 census records available for the last name Salveen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salveen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Salveen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Salveen. For the veterans among your Salveen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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