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Salamack Family History

Salamack Name 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: Salama, Salamanca, Slack, Salaam, Salata, Salman, Cammack, Salazar

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Where is the Salamack family from?

You can see how Salamack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salamack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salamack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Salamack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salamack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salamack 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 Salamack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salamack. 50% of Salamack men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Salamack women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salamack were Proprietor and Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%
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What Salamack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Salamack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salamack 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Salamack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Salamack. For the veterans among your Salamack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salamack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Salamack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Salamack in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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