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Salmieri Family History

Salmieri 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: Salmeri, Palmieri, Samperi, Altieri, Palmiere, Palmiero, Alfieri

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Where is the Salmieri family from?

You can see how Salmieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salmieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salmieri families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Salmieri's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Salmieri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salmieri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salmieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Errand Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salmieri. 50% of Salmieri men worked as an Errand Boy. .

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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

  • Errand Boy
    50%
  • Barber
    50%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Salmieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salmieri 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Salmieri. 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 76 military records available for the last name Salmieri. For the veterans among your Salmieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salmieri lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Salmieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Salmieri in 1966 was 55, and 40 in 2004.

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