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Skylark Family History

Skylark 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: Sklar, Clark, Slack, Klar, Solar, Lark, Stark, Smolar, Spark, Sedlak

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Where is the Skylark family from?

You can see how Skylark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skylark family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skylark families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skylark family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skylark's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Skylark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skylark 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 62 census records available for the last name Skylark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skylark 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skylark. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skylark. For the veterans among your Skylark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skylark lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Skylark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skylark in 1970 was 63, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skylark 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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