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Salvaggi Family History

Salvaggi Surname 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: Salvaggio, Selvaggi, Selvaggio, Salvage, Salvati, Savage, Salvi

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Where is the Salvaggi family from?

You can see how Salvaggi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvaggi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Salvaggi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salvaggi families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Salvaggi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salvaggi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salvaggi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salvaggi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Salvaggi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Salvaggi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvaggi 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Salvaggi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Salvaggi. For the veterans among your Salvaggi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salvaggi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Salvaggi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Salvaggi in 1968 was 77, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salvaggi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salvaggi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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