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Salsky Family History

Salsky 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: Skalsky, Salesky, Barsky, Lansky, Halsey, Lasky, Salak, Salik, Salk

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Where is the Salsky family from?

You can see how Salsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salsky families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Salsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salsky 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 Salsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Dresses was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salsky. 100% of Salsky men worked as a House Dresses.

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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

  • House Dresses
    100%

What Salsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Salsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salsky 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Salsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Salsky. For the veterans among your Salsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salsky lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Salsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Salsky in 1952 was 39, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salsky 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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