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Skalska Family History

Skalska 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: Skalka, Skalski, Skalsky, Kalka, Skala, Kaska, Sokalski, Skalla

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Where is the Skalska family from?

You can see how Skalska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalska family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skalska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Skalska family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skalska's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skalska families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skalska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skalska. 100% of Skalska women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Skalska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Skalska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalska 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Skalska. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skalska. For the veterans among your Skalska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalska lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Skalska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Skalska in 1970 was 86, and 81 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalska 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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