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Salenski Family History

Salenski 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: Zalenski, Zaleski, Zalewski, Kalinski, Malinski, Smolenski, Solinski

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Where is the Salenski family from?

You can see how Salenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salenski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Salenski families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salenski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Salenski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salenski 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 Salenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Construction Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salenski. 100% of Salenski men worked as a Construction Carpenter.

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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

  • Construction Carpenter
    100%

What Salenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Salenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salenski 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Salenski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Salenski. For the veterans among your Salenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salenski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Salenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Salenski in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salenski 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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