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Salopek Family History

Salopek Surname Meaning

Croatian: nickname or occupational name from salo ‘pork fat lard’ + pek a noun derivative of the verb peći ‘to bake’.

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


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Where is the Salopek family from?

You can see how Salopek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salopek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Salopek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Salopek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Salopek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salopek 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 Salopek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salopek. 52% of Salopek men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Salopek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salopek were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    52%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Coal Loader
    12%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Salopek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Salopek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salopek 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Salopek. 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 400 military records available for the last name Salopek. For the veterans among your Salopek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salopek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Salopek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Salopek in 1961 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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