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Desalvo Family History

Desalvo 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: De Salvo, Salvo, Desalle, Di Salvo, Salvi, Gesualdo, Cefalo, De Alba

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Where is the Desalvo family from?

You can see how Desalvo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desalvo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desalvo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Desalvo families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desalvo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Desalvo families in 1891.
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What did your Desalvo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desalvo. 27% of Desalvo men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Desalvo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desalvo were Labor and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Desalvo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desalvo 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Desalvo. 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 Desalvo. For the veterans among your Desalvo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desalvo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Desalvo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Desalvo in 1951 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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