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Salon Name Meaning

French: habitational name from any of several places called Salon(s) for example in Dordogne and Bouches-du-Rhône. Perhaps an Americanized form of Italian Salone . Hispanic (Philippines): from the Spanish word salón ‘lounge’ which in various languages of the Philippines denotes ‘dance hall’; the surname might have originally referred to the owner or habitué of the dance hall(s).

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


Similar surnames: Ayon, Salmon, Malon, Salin, Solon, Balon, Salone, Sanon, Karon, Baron

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Where is the Salon family from?

You can see how Salon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Salon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Salon families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Salon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salon families in 1880.
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What did your Salon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salon. 32% of Salon men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Salon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salon were Salesman and Laborer. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
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There are 866 military records available for the last name Salon. For the veterans among your Salon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Salon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salon in 1955 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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