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Salvi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Salvo. Italian: from a short form of the personal name Diotisalvi (‘God save you’), which was widespread in the medieval period. Catalan: from a personal name Salvi (Latin Salvius, a derivative of salvus ‘safe’), borne by various early saints, among them a 6th-century bishop of Albi and a 7th-century bishop of Amiens. Indian (Maharashtra): Hindu (Maratha) name of unknown meaning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Salvo, Salva, Sani, Wali, Salvia, Calvi, Savin, Silvi, Sales, Aldi

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Salvi Family Origin

Where is the Salvi family from?

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You can see how Salvi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Salvi families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Salvi families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Salvi's in the UK. London had the highest population of Salvi families in 1891.
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Salvi Family Occupations

What did your Salvi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Salvi. 32% of Salvi men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Salvi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salvi were Salesman and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salvi Historical Records

What Salvi family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salvi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Salvi. 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 Card

There are 686 military records available for the last name Salvi. For the veterans among your Salvi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Salvi Life Expectancy

What is the average Salvi lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Salvi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Salvi in 1948 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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