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Salwan Family History

Salwan 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: Salman, Salway, Kalman, Sala, Salmon, Swan, Safran, Balan, Salaam

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Where is the Salwan family from?

You can see how Salwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salwan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Salwan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Salwan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salwan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Salwan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salwan 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 Salwan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Salwan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Salwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salwan 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Salwan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Salwan. For the veterans among your Salwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salwan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Salwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Salwan in 1982 was 84, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salwan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salwan 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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