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Sklanka Family History

Sklanka 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: Solanki, Solana, Lanka, Skalka, Laska, Plank, Landa, Klink, Slack

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Where is the Sklanka family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sklanka. 60% of Sklanka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Sklanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sklanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklanka 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sklanka. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sklanka. For the veterans among your Sklanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklanka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sklanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sklanka in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sklanka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sklanka 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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