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Salke Family History

Salke Surname 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: Sale, Balke, Salge, Salk, Salle, Salce, Walke, Selke, Salko, Dalke

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Where is the Salke family from?

You can see how Salke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Salke families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Salke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salke 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 Salke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salke. 60% of Salke men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Salke women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salke were Laborer and Laborer (laundry).

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Laborer (laundry)
    50%

What Salke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Salke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salke 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Salke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Salke. For the veterans among your Salke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Salke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Salke in 1964 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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