Origins of the Salam surname

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    In 1921, most Salams lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Salam

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    Who were Salams most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Salam first names?

    Abdul

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    Ahmad

    Sadia

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    Common jobs for Salams

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Salams in 1921

    Grocer

    2

    House Keeper

    1

    Housemaid

    1

    Laundress

    1

    Mothers Help

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Salams in 1921

    Wood Cutter

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Cooly

    1

    Gardener

    1

    General Labourer

    1

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