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Sclack Family History

Sclack 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: Slack, Clack, Schack, Schlack, Black, Clark, Sack, Schlick, Schalk

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Where is the Sclack family from?

You can see how Sclack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sclack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sclack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sclack family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sclack's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Sclack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sclack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sclack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sclack. 100% of Sclack men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Sclack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sclack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sclack 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sclack. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sclack. For the veterans among your Sclack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sclack lifespan?

Average Sclack life expectancy in 1977 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sclack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sclack 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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