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Salof Family History

Salof 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: Salo, Salow, Salon, Sala, Sales, Sale, Salmon, Salm, Salvi, Malon

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Where is the Salof family from?

You can see how Salof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Salof families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Salof's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Salof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Salof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salof 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Salof. 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 10 military records available for the last name Salof. For the veterans among your Salof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salof lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Salof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Salof in 1962 was 78, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salof 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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