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Sklaroff Family History

Sklaroff 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: Shroff, Scarff, Karhoff, Malakoff, Skoff, Sklar, Lazaroff, Sadoff

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Where is the Sklaroff family from?

You can see how Sklaroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklaroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Sklaroff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sklaroff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sklaroff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklaroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sklaroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sklaroff. 36% of Sklaroff men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sklaroff women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    36%
  • Hosiery Salesman
    29%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Jeweler
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Sklaroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklaroff 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Sklaroff. 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 86 military records available for the last name Sklaroff. For the veterans among your Sklaroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklaroff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sklaroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sklaroff in 1964 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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