This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Salvo family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Salvo Family History

Salvo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Salvo (from Latin Salvus ‘safe’).

Catalan (Salvó): possibly from a Latin personal name Salvus Salvone.

Spanish and Portuguese: possibly a nickname from salvo ‘saved’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Salvo family from?

You can see how Salvo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Salvo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Salvo families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salvo's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Salvo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salvo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Salvo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salvo. 19% of Salvo men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Salvo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salvo were Clerk and New Worker.

View Census Data for Salvo | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Finisher
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%

What Salvo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Salvo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Salvo

Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Salvo. 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.

View all Salvo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Salvo. For the veterans among your Salvo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Salvo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Salvo family history

Discover More

What is the average Salvo lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Salvo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Salvo in 1946 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salvo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salvo 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Salvo family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial