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Skalla Family History

Skalla Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Czech Skála.

Polish Skała or Slovak and Rusyn Skala.

It is also a variant of Jewish (from Poland) Skała.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skalla family from?

You can see how Skalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Skalla families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Skalla's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Skalla families in 1851.
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What did your Skalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skalla. 40% of Skalla men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Wood Worker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalla 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Skalla. 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 403 military records available for the last name Skalla. For the veterans among your Skalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalla lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Skalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skalla in 1960 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalla 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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