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Scolnick Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Shkolnik .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Scholnick, Skolnick, Schlick, Rolnick, Slotnick, Skolnik, Senick

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Where is the Scolnick family from?

You can see how Scolnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scolnick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scolnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Scolnick families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Scolnick's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Scolnick families in 1920.
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What did your Scolnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scolnick. 25% of Scolnick men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Scolnick women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scolnick were Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    20%
  • Bookeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Scolnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scolnick 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Scolnick. 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 180 military records available for the last name Scolnick. For the veterans among your Scolnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scolnick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Scolnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Scolnick in 1961 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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