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Skamla Family History

Skamla 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, Skalla, Sala, Scala, Sama, Kala, Spalla, Szala, Samsa, Skalka

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Where is the Skamla family from?

You can see how Skamla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skamla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skamla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Skamla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skamla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skamla 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 Skamla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Skamla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Skamla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skamla 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Skamla. 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 6 military records available for the last name Skamla. For the veterans among your Skamla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skamla lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Skamla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skamla in 1972 was 53, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skamla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skamla 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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