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Skalet Family History

Skalet 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: Sales, Sale, Kale, Scales, Staley, Salem, Swales, Saleh, Kalen, Samet

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Where is the Skalet family from?

You can see how Skalet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skalet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Skalet families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Skalet's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skalet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalet 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 Skalet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skalet. 43% of Skalet men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Skalet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Skalet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalet 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Skalet. 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 55 military records available for the last name Skalet. For the veterans among your Skalet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skalet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skalet in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skalet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalet 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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