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Skalany Family History

Skalany 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: Kalan, Skala, Salay, Szalay, Skalsky, Salant, Salamy, Skahan, Kalman

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Where is the Skalany family from?

You can see how Skalany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skalany family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skalany's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skalany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Skalany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Skalany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalany 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 Skalany. 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 Skalany. For the veterans among your Skalany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalany lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Skalany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skalany in 1967 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalany 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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