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Skloss Family History

Skloss 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: Kloss, Sloss, Koss, Stoss, Schloss, Bloss, Klos, Loss, Gloss, Kross

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Where is the Skloss family from?

You can see how Skloss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skloss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skloss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Skloss families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Skloss's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Skloss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skloss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skloss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skloss. 60% of Skloss 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Skloss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Skloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skloss 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skloss. 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 45 military records available for the last name Skloss. For the veterans among your Skloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skloss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skloss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skloss in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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