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Saleska Family History

Saleska 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: Salesky, Sales, Zaleski, Haluska, Galuska, Maleski, Waleski, Salek

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Where is the Saleska family from?

You can see how Saleska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saleska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Saleska families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Saleska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saleska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saleska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saleska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saleska. 34% of Saleska 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Store Clerk
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Saleska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saleska 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 Saleska. 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 56 military records available for the last name Saleska. For the veterans among your Saleska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saleska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Saleska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Saleska in 1964 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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