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Salzo Family History

Salzo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sanzo, Salto, Salvo, Scalzo, Salo, Salz, Salko, Sala, Sales, Sale

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Where is the Salzo family from?

You can see how Salzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salzo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Salzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salzo. 60% of Salzo men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Salzo women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Paper Cutter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Salzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Salzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salzo 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Salzo. 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 18 military records available for the last name Salzo. For the veterans among your Salzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salzo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Salzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Salzo in 1958 was 37, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salzo 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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