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Saldanha Family History

Saldanha Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from Spanish Saldaña (see Saldana).

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


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Where is the Saldanha family from?

You can see how Saldanha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saldanha family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Saldanha families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Saldanha family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Saldanha's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Saldanha families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Saldanha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saldanha 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Saldanha. 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 171 military records available for the last name Saldanha. For the veterans among your Saldanha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saldanha lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Saldanha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Saldanha in 1971 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saldanha 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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