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Salamida Family History

Salamida Name 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: Salama, Salada, Alameda, Calamia, Salafia, Saladin, Salata, Salamanca

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Where is the Salamida family from?

You can see how Salamida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salamida family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Salamida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salamida families living in California. This was about 21% of all the recorded Salamida's in USA. California had the highest population of Salamida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salamida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salamida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tanner and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salamida. 28% of Salamida men worked as a Tanner and 100% of Salamida women worked as an 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

  • Tanner
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Shoe Worker
    17%
  • Cement Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Salamida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Salamida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salamida 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Salamida. 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 140 military records available for the last name Salamida. For the veterans among your Salamida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salamida lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Salamida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Salamida in 1956 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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