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Salkins Family History

Salkins 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: Salkin, Salins, Alkins, Calkins, Hawkins, Filkins, Malkin, Galkin

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Where is the Salkins family from?

You can see how Salkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salkins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Salkins families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Salkins families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Salkins's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Salkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salkins. 100% of Salkins 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Salkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salkins 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Salkins. 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 132 military records available for the last name Salkins. For the veterans among your Salkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salkins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Salkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Salkins in 1970 was 85, and 74 in 2002.

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