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Skaler Family History

Skaler 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: Saler, Shaler, Skaer, Kaler, Sayer, Seller, Sales, Sale, Kader

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Where is the Skaler family from?

You can see how Skaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Skaler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skaler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skaler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Skaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Skaler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Skaler. For the veterans among your Skaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skaler in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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