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Salano Family History

Salano 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: Solano, Galano, Samano, Salant, Salzano, Silano, Sala, Balan, Salaam

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Where is the Salano family from?

You can see how Salano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Salano families living in New Mexico. This was about 57% of all the recorded Salano's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Salano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salano 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 Salano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salano. 61% of Salano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Salano women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salano were Field Labor and Tailor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    61%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Field Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salano 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Salano. 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 74 military records available for the last name Salano. For the veterans among your Salano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salano lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Salano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Salano in 1971 was 74, and 62 in 2002.

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