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Skola Family History

Skola 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: Sola, Smola, Eskola, Skora, Skala, Skoda, Scola, Skold, Sala, Sol

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Where is the Skola family from?

You can see how Skola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skola families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Skola families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Skola's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Skola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skola ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Skola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skola 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Skola. 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 183 military records available for the last name Skola. For the veterans among your Skola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skola lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Skola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Skola in 1958 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

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