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Salveson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Salvesen . Compare Salverson .

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


Similar surnames: Halverson, Narveson, Salverson, Salvesen, Salesky, Helgeson

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Where is the Salveson family from?

You can see how Salveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salveson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Salveson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Salveson families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Salveson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Salveson families in 1911.
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What did your Salveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salveson. 41% of Salveson men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Salveson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salveson were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Salveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salveson 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Salveson. 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 465 military records available for the last name Salveson. For the veterans among your Salveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salveson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Salveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salveson in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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