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Sklansky Family History

Sklansky 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: Slansky, Lansky, Plansky, Polansky, Stransky, Selinsky, Skalsky

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Where is the Sklansky family from?

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

What did your Sklansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sklansky. 100% of Sklansky men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Sklansky women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Sklansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Sklansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklansky 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sklansky. 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 Sklansky. For the veterans among your Sklansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklansky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sklansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sklansky in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sklansky 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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