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Salvano Family History

Salvano 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: Silvano, Calvano, Salvato, Salzano, Salvant, Valvano, Salvino, Solano

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Where is the Salvano family from?

You can see how Salvano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Salvano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salvano families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Salvano's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Salvano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salvano 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 Salvano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salvano. 60% of Salvano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Salvano women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Salvano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Salvano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvano 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Salvano. 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 107 military records available for the last name Salvano. For the veterans among your Salvano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salvano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Salvano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Salvano in 1957 was 27, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salvano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salvano 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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