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Salamanca Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the city of Salamanca in western Spain which is of pre-Roman foundation and obscure etymology. During the Middle Ages it was one of the leading cultural centers of Europe and the surname may in some cases have been been a respectful nickname for someone who had visited the city.

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


Similar surnames: Allman, Almanza, Saldana, Sackmann, Altmann, Lamarca, Alameda, Salmon

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Where is the Salamanca family from?

You can see how Salamanca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salamanca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Salamanca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Salamanca families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Salamanca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salamanca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salamanca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salamanca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salamanca. 43% of Salamanca men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Saloon
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salamanca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salamanca 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Salamanca. 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 133 military records available for the last name Salamanca. For the veterans among your Salamanca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salamanca lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Salamanca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Salamanca in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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