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Skolsky Family History

Skolsky 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: Skalsky, Kolsky, Sokolsky, Sokolski, Wolsky, Polsky, Skorski, Skalski

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Where is the Skolsky family from?

You can see how Skolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skolsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Skolsky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Skolsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skolsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skolsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skolsky. 58% of Skolsky men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Miner
    43%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Skolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolsky 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Skolsky. 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 56 military records available for the last name Skolsky. For the veterans among your Skolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skolsky in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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