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Salvagin Family History

Salvagin 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: Saladin, Sylvain, Salvage, Salvaggio, Salvati, Savage, Savin, Salvi

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Where is the Salvagin family from?

You can see how Salvagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salvagin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salvagin families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Salvagin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salvagin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salvagin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salvagin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Salvagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salvagin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Salvagin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Salvagin. For the veterans among your Salvagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salvagin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Salvagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Salvagin in 1970 was 87, and 64 in 2003.

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