History of your Surname
Get access to Skalnick family records.Start a free trial

Skalnick Family History

Skalnick 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: Skolnick, Stanick, Swanick, Skalicky, Skolnik, Scolnick, Stanich

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Skalnick family from?

You can see how Skalnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skalnick families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skalnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skalnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skalnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skalnick. 60% of Skalnick men worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Skalnick | Data not to scale

*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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Skalnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Skalnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalnick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Skalnick

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Skalnick. 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.

View all Skalnick immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Skalnick. For the veterans among your Skalnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Skalnick military records

You've only scratched the surface of Skalnick family history

Discover More

What is the average Skalnick lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Skalnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skalnick in 1976 was 71, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skalnick

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Skalnick family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Skalnick last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial