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Salkay Family History

Salkay 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: Salay, Salway, Sala, Salaam, Sakai, Sankey, Salas, Kallay, Salman

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Where is the Salkay family from?

You can see how Salkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salkay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salkay family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Salkay's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Salkay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salkay 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 Salkay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Salkay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Salkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salkay 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 Salkay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Salkay. For the veterans among your Salkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salkay lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Salkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Salkay in 1978 was 54, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salkay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salkay 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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