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Saleker Family History

Saleker 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, Sliker, Stalker, Saller, Saeger, Spieker, Saler

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Where is the Saleker family from?

You can see how Saleker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saleker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saleker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saleker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saleker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saleker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Saleker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saleker 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Saleker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Saleker. For the veterans among your Saleker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saleker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Saleker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saleker in 1960 was 51, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saleker 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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