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Salvadore Name Meaning

Italian: northern variant of Salvatore .

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


Similar surnames: Salvatore, Salvatori, Salvadori, Valvano, Iavarone, Di Salvatore

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Where is the Salvadore family from?

You can see how Salvadore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvadore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salvadore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Salvadore families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Salvadore's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Salvadore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salvadore 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 Salvadore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salvadore. 44% of Salvadore men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Salvadore women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salvadore were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Salvadore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvadore 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Salvadore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 463 military records available for the last name Salvadore. For the veterans among your Salvadore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salvadore lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Salvadore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Salvadore in 1962 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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