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Salkey Family History

Salkey 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: Sankey, Salley, Silkey, Saley, Halley, Sales, Sale, Paley, Galley

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Where is the Salkey family from?

You can see how Salkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salkey family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Salkey's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Salkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salkey 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 Salkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Dancer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salkey. 50% of Salkey men worked as an Operator and 100% of Salkey women worked as a Dancer.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dancer
    100%

What Salkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Salkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salkey 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Salkey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Salkey. For the veterans among your Salkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salkey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Salkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Salkey in 1974 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salkey 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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