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Saelker Family History

Saelker 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: Seller, Salter, Walker, Speller, Guelker, Stalker, Saller, Saeger

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Where is the Saelker family from?

You can see how Saelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saelker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saelker family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Saelker's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Saelker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saelker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Saelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saelker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Saelker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Saelker. For the veterans among your Saelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saelker

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