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Salava Family History

Salava Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Salava family from?

You can see how Salava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salava family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salava families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Salava families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Salava's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Salava families in 1911.
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What did your Salava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salava. 45% of Salava men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Orange Picker
    12%
  • Driver
    12%

What Salava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Salava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salava 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Salava. 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 144 military records available for the last name Salava. For the veterans among your Salava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salava lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Salava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Salava in 1950 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salava 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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