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Salvaggio Family History

Salvaggio Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for a wild or uncouth person an older form of Selvaggio.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Salvaggio family from?

You can see how Salvaggio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvaggio family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salvaggio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Salvaggio families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Salvaggio's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salvaggio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salvaggio 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 Salvaggio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salvaggio. 36% of Salvaggio men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Salvaggio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salvaggio were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    21%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Finisher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salvaggio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvaggio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Salvaggio. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Salvaggio. For the veterans among your Salvaggio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salvaggio lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Salvaggio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Salvaggio in 1951 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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