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Salsedo Family History

Salsedo Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name from saliceto ‘place where willows grow’ probably denoting someone who lived in a place where willows grow.

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


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Where is the Salsedo family from?

You can see how Salsedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salsedo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salsedo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Salsedo families living in Arizona. This was about 35% of all the recorded Salsedo's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Salsedo families in 1880.
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What did your Salsedo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salsedo. 80% of Salsedo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Salsedo women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    80%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Prepare Man
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Salsedo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salsedo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsedo 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Salsedo. 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 160 military records available for the last name Salsedo. For the veterans among your Salsedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salsedo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Salsedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Salsedo in 1949 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salsedo 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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