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Saligman Family History

Saligman 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: Seligman, Salman, Steigman, Sliman, Salzman, Saltsman, Saltzman

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Where is the Saligman family from?

You can see how Saligman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saligman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saligman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Saligman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saligman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saligman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saligman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Saligman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Saligman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saligman 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Saligman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Saligman. For the veterans among your Saligman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saligman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Saligman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Saligman in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 1994.

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