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Skalnik Family History

Skalnik 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, Karnik, Salik, Shkolnik, Stadnik, Skolnick, Malik, Blatnik

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Where is the Skalnik family from?

You can see how Skalnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skalnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skalnik families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Skalnik's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Skalnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalnik 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 Skalnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waittress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skalnik. 43% of Skalnik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skalnik women worked as a Waittress.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waittress
    100%

What Skalnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Skalnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalnik 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Skalnik. 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 76 military records available for the last name Skalnik. For the veterans among your Skalnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Skalnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skalnik in 1963 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skalnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalnik 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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