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Skalt Family History

Skalt 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: Skala, Salt, Kalt, Sala, Sale, Kant, Scala, Salm, Kale, Seal

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Where is the Skalt family from?

You can see how Skalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Skalt families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Skalt's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Skalt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Skalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skalt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skalt. For the veterans among your Skalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalt lifespan?

Average Skalt life expectancy in 1995 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalt 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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