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Salek Family History

Salek Surname Meaning

Czech (Šálek): from a pet form of the personal name Šalamoun (see Solomon).

Muslim (mainly Bangladesh and Iran): from a variant and a Persian form of Arabic Salik.

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


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Where is the Salek family from?

You can see how Salek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Salek family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Salek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Salek families in 1911.
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What did your Salek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salek. 30% of Salek men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Salek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salek were Farming and Waitress.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mill Hand
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Salek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salek 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Salek. 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 434 military records available for the last name Salek. For the veterans among your Salek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Salek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salek in 1954 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salek 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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