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Salnick Family History

Salnick 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: Senick, Rasnick, Sellick, Zelnick, Salik, Schnick, Stanick, Rolnick

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Where is the Salnick family from?

You can see how Salnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salnick family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salnick's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Salnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salnick 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 Salnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salnick. 100% of Salnick men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Salnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salnick 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Salnick. 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 26 military records available for the last name Salnick. For the veterans among your Salnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salnick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Salnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Salnick in 1966 was 73, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salnick 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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