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Salon Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of several places called Salon(s) for example in Dordogne and Bouches-du-Rhône. Perhaps an Americanized form of Italian Salone.

Hispanic (Philippines): from the Spanish word salón ‘lounge’ which in various languages of the Philippines denotes ‘dance hall’; the surname might have originally referred to the owner or habitué of the dance hall(s).

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


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You can see how Salon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Salon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Salon families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Salon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salon families in 1911.
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What did your Salon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Salon. 100% of Salon women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 866 military records available for the last name Salon. For the veterans among your Salon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Salon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salon in 1955 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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