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Salac Family History

Salac 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: Sala, Salas, Salah, Salak, Salay, Salaz, Salam, Isaac, Sada, Sales

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Where is the Salac family from?

You can see how Salac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Salac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salac family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Salac's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Salac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salac 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 Salac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salac. 50% of Salac 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Salac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salac 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Salac. 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 110 military records available for the last name Salac. For the veterans among your Salac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salac lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Salac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Salac in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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