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Salk Family History

Salk Surname Meaning

Jewish (American): altered form of Zalk, a Jewish name from Lithuania, most likely a pet form of the Yiddish personal name Zalkind (see Salkin).

It is a shortened (and altered) form of some original Ashkenazic surname.

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


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Where is the Salk family from?

You can see how Salk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Salk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Salk families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Salk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Salk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salk 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 Salk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salk. 24% of Salk men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Salk women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salk were Proprietor 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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Draftsman
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salk 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Salk. 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 Salk. For the veterans among your Salk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salk lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Salk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Salk in 1953 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salk 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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