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Salkis Family History

Salkis 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: Salkin, Salis, Sallis, Sarkis, Salois, Salais, Saltis, Saeki, Sales

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Where is the Salkis family from?

You can see how Salkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salkis families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salkis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Salkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salkis 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 46 census records available for the last name Salkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salkis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Salkis. 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 military records available for the last name Salkis. For the veterans among your Salkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salkis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Salkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Salkis in 1968 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salkis 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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