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Salko Family History

Salko Surname Meaning

Polish: from a short form of the personal name Salomon (see Solomon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Salko family from?

You can see how Salko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Salko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Salko families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Salko's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Salko families in 1891.
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What did your Salko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salko. 34% of Salko men worked as a Miner and 50% of Salko women worked as a House Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salko were Film Cutter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Film Cutter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Salko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Salko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salko 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Salko. 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 179 military records available for the last name Salko. For the veterans among your Salko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Salko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salko in 1956 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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