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Sallom Family History

Sallom 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: Salloum, Allum, Callow, Tallon, Salmon, Hallam, Gallo, Salaam, Salm

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Where is the Sallom family from?

You can see how Sallom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sallom families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sallom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sallom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sallom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Sallom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallom 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sallom. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sallom. For the veterans among your Sallom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallom lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Sallom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sallom in 1977 was 83, and 75 in 2001.

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