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Salker Family History

Salker 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: Salter, Walker, Stalker, Saller, Saler, Salzer, Salber, Saker, Halker

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Where is the Salker family from?

You can see how Salker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Salker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Salker families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salker's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Salker families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Salker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salker. 100% of Salker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Salker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Salker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salker 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Salker. 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 55 military records available for the last name Salker. For the veterans among your Salker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Salker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Salker in 1970 was 56, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salker 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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