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Salkeld Name Meaning

English (Cumbria): habitational name from Salkeld in Cumbria, from Old English salh ‘willow’, ‘sallow’ + hylte ‘wood’. This surname has been present (though never common) in Ireland for centuries.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sales, Walker, Saalfeld, Haskell, Arkell, Salcedo, Swalwell, Sandell

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Salkeld Family Origin

Where is the Salkeld family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Salkeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salkeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salkeld families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Salkeld families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Salkeld's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Salkeld families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salkeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Salkeld Family Occupations

    What did your Salkeld ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Salkeld occupation in the USA was Farmer. 28% of Salkeld's were Farmers. Farmer, Carpenter and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Salkeld. A less common occupation for the Salkeld family was House Carpenter.

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    • Farmer

      28%

    • Carpenter

      17%

    • Farm Laborer

      6%

    • House Carpenter

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Salkeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Salkeld Historical Records

    What Salkeld family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Salkeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salkeld census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Salkeld

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Salkeld. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Salkeld. For the veterans among your Salkeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Salkeld Life Expectancy

    What is the average Salkeld lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Salkeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Salkeld in 1944 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salkeld

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salkeld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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