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Salafia Family History

Salafia Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a female personal name or nickname derived from Arabic ṣalaf ‘arrogance’.

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


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Where is the Salafia family from?

You can see how Salafia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salafia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Salafia families living in Connecticut. This was about 27% of all the recorded Salafia's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Salafia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salafia 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 Salafia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salafia. 24% of Salafia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Salafia women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salafia were Barber and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Shoemaker
    20%
  • Cobbler
    10%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Salafia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Salafia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salafia 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Salafia. 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 227 military records available for the last name Salafia. For the veterans among your Salafia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salafia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Salafia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Salafia in 1966 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salafia 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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