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Salvin Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French salvagin ‘wild savage’. There may have been some confusion with Selwyn .

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


Similar surnames: Savin, Salvi, Galvin, Salvia, Salkin, Alvin, Calvin, Salin, Balvin

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Where is the Salvin family from?

You can see how Salvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Salvin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Salvin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Salvin families in 1891.
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What did your Salvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Salvin. 34% of Salvin men worked as a Retired and 84% of Salvin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salvin were General Labourer and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    34%
  • Steel Tube Worker
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Tailoress
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Salvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvin 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Salvin. 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 399 military records available for the last name Salvin. For the veterans among your Salvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Salvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Salvin in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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