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Salefski Family History

Salefski 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: Zaleski, Zalewski, Sulewski, Maleski, Waleski, Galewski, Malewski

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Where is the Salefski family from?

You can see how Salefski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salefski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Salefski families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Salefski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salefski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salefski 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 Salefski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salefski. 60% of Salefski men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Salefski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salefski were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Salefski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Salefski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salefski 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 Salefski. 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 91 military records available for the last name Salefski. For the veterans among your Salefski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salefski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Salefski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Salefski in 1972 was 80, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salefski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salefski 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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