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Salkin Family History

Salkin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Salkin probably a pet form (with the Flemish and Middle English diminutive suffix -kin) of Salomon (see Salmon and Solomon).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Zalkind derived from Salomon.

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


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Where is the Salkin family from?

You can see how Salkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Salkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Salkin families living in Cheshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Salkin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Salkin families in 1891.
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What did your Salkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salkin 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Salkin. 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 355 military records available for the last name Salkin. For the veterans among your Salkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salkin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Salkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Salkin in 1957 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salkin 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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