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Saletta Family History

Saletta Surname Meaning

Italian: diminutive of Sala or in some instances habitational name from any of the places called Saletta

for example in Amatrice

Rieti province.

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


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Where is the Saletta family from?

You can see how Saletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saletta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Saletta families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Saletta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saletta families in 1911.
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What did your Saletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saletta. 48% of Saletta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Saletta women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Garage Man
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Saletta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Saletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saletta 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Saletta. 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 158 military records available for the last name Saletta. For the veterans among your Saletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saletta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Saletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saletta in 1961 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saletta 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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