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Salk Name Meaning

Respelling of Zalk, a Jewish name from Lithuania, of uncertain origin; most likely a pet form of the Yiddish personal name Zalkind (see Salkin). Shortened form of some Ashkenazic surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sack, Sak, Silk, Falk, Salak, Sank, Salek, Balk, Sala, Sall

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Salk Family Origin

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Salk Family Occupations

What did your Salk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Salk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Farmer

    25%

  • Farming

    13%

  • House Keeping

    13%

  • Keeps General Store

    13%

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In 1880, the most common Salk occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Salk's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Salk family was Keeps General Store. Farmer, Farming and House Keeping were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Salk.

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Salk Historical Records

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Salk Life Expectancy

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United States

Between 1953 and 2004, 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.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salk

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