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Salvator Family History

Salvator 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: Salvador, Salvato, Salvatore, Salvatori, Salvadori, Salvati

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Where is the Salvator family from?

You can see how Salvator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvator family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Salvator families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Salvator families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Salvator's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Salvator families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salvator 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 Salvator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salvator. 34% of Salvator men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Salvator women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salvator were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Loader
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Salvator family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salvator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvator 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Salvator. 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 275 military records available for the last name Salvator. For the veterans among your Salvator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salvator lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Salvator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Salvator in 1967 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salvator

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salvator 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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