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Salinkas Family History

Salinkas 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: Palinkas, Salinas, Salins, Salina, Savickas, Kalina, Salas, Slivka

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Where is the Salinkas family from?

You can see how Salinkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salinkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salinkas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Salinkas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Salinkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salinkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salinkas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Salinkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salinkas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Salinkas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Salinkas. For the veterans among your Salinkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salinkas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Salinkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Salinkas in 1977 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

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