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Salewske Family History

Salewske 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: Zalewski, Sulewski, Galewski, Malewski, Salesky, Sales, Zaleski

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Where is the Salewske family from?

You can see how Salewske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salewske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salewske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Salewske families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Salewske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salewske families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Salewske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salewske 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Salewske. 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 107 military records available for the last name Salewske. For the veterans among your Salewske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salewske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Salewske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Salewske in 1963 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salewske 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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