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Scolnik Family History

Scolnik 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: Skolnik, Scolnick, Shkolnik, Smolik, Skolnick, Scholnick, Schenk

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Where is the Scolnik family from?

You can see how Scolnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scolnik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scolnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scolnik families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scolnik's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Scolnik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scolnik 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 Scolnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scolnik. 30% of Scolnik men worked as a Furrier.

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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

  • Furrier
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Scolnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Scolnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scolnik 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Scolnik. 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 67 military records available for the last name Scolnik. For the veterans among your Scolnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scolnik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scolnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Scolnik in 1962 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scolnik 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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