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Skocelas Family History

Skocelas 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: Skoczylas, Koteles, Skeels, Kocian, Scala, Douglas, Solis, Shields

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Skocelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skocelas 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 Skocelas. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Skocelas. For the veterans among your Skocelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skocelas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Skocelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skocelas in 1968 was 58, and 54 in 2000.

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