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Skalos Family History

Skalos 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, Kakos, Salas, Scales, Skaggs, Klos, Avalos, Swales, Kalis

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Where is the Skalos family from?

You can see how Skalos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skalos families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skalos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skalos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalos 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 Skalos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skalos. 100% of Skalos men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Skalos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Skalos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalos 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Skalos. 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 51 military records available for the last name Skalos. For the veterans among your Skalos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Skalos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skalos in 1967 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skalos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalos 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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