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Skolkin Family History

Skolkin Surname 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: Salkin, Slotkin, Sonkin, Skokan, Kolpin, Solin, Shulkin, Smolin

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Where is the Skolkin family from?

You can see how Skolkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skolkin families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skolkin's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Skolkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skolkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Skolkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolkin 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 Skolkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Skolkin. For the veterans among your Skolkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolkin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Skolkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Skolkin in 1968 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skolkin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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