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Salito Family History

Salito 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: Saito, Salto, Salido, Malito, Sato, Naito, Salata, Salim, Sabato

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Where is the Salito family from?

You can see how Salito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Salito families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Salito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salito ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Salito ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Salito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salito 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Salito. 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 15 military records available for the last name Salito. For the veterans among your Salito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salito lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Salito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Salito in 1972 was 79, and 50 in 2003.

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