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Sallack Family History

Sallack 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: Wallack, Slack, Wallace, Wallach, Bellack, Sellick, Salak, Halleck

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Where is the Sallack family from?

You can see how Sallack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sallack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Sallack families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sallack's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sallack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallack 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 Sallack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sallack. 60% of Sallack men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Sallack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Sallack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallack 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sallack. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sallack. For the veterans among your Sallack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sallack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sallack in 1965 was 87, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sallack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallack 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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