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Salona Family History

Salona 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: Sagona, Salina, Salone, Savona, Salon, Sala, Salmon, Kalina, Salama

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Where is the Salona family from?

You can see how Salona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salona families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Salona families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Salona's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salona families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salona 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 Salona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salona. 34% of Salona men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Mason
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Salona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Salona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salona 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Salona. 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 36 military records available for the last name Salona. For the veterans among your Salona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salona lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Salona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Salona in 1966 was 71, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salona 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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