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Sklena Family History

Sklena 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: Sklenar, Melena, Sena, Ellena, Klenk, Saxena, Solana, Lena, Salina

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Where is the Sklena family from?

You can see how Sklena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklena family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sklena family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sklena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sklena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklena 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 Sklena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sklena. 100% of Sklena men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Sklena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Sklena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklena 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sklena. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sklena. For the veterans among your Sklena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklena lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sklena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sklena in 1967 was 61, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sklena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sklena 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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