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Salerna Family History

Salerna Name 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: Salerno, Salera, Malerba, Taverna, Saxena, Scalera, Sarna, Saler

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Where is the Salerna family from?

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

What did your Salerna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salerna. 34% of Salerna men worked as a Machinist Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist Helper
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Salerna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salerna 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Salerna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Salerna. For the veterans among your Salerna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salerna lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Salerna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Salerna in 1970 was 57, and 58 in 2001.

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