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Skarloken Family History

Skarloken 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: Karvonen, Salonen, Karlsen, Karlen, Karlin, Kaplon, Sorokin, Halonen

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Where is the Skarloken family from?

You can see how Skarloken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarloken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skarloken family living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skarloken's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Skarloken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarloken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skarloken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skarloken. 100% of Skarloken men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Skarloken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarloken 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skarloken. 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 15 military records available for the last name Skarloken. For the veterans among your Skarloken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarloken lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Skarloken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skarloken in 1970 was 83, and 4 in 2000.

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