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Salisch Family History

Salisch 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: Kalisch, Kalich, Raisch, Caflisch, Salis, Balich, Savich, Sablich

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Where is the Salisch family from?

You can see how Salisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Salisch families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Salisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salisch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Salisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salisch 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Salisch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Salisch. For the veterans among your Salisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salisch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Salisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Salisch in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 2001.

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