Sklenar Family History

Sklenar Surname Meaning

Czech (Sklenář) and Slovak (Sklenár) are occupational names derived from their respective languages.

The name comes from the Czech word sklenář and the Slovak word sklenár, both meaning ‘glazier’.

A glazier is a craftsman whose trade involves glazing windows.

This profession has been significant in both cultures, reflecting historical craftsmanship and trade practices.

Such occupational surnames often indicate the profession of ancestors and contribute to understanding family heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Sklar, Smrekar, Spehar, Lenart, Lesar, Kleber, Klepac, Solar, Soler, Molnar

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607	Military Records
575	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Sklenar family from?

You can see how Sklenar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklenar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sklenar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Sklenar families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sklenar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sklenar families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklenar 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 Sklenar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sklenar. 29% of Sklenar men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sklenar women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sklenar were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

Laborer

29%

Farmer

20%

Labor

Salesman

Saleslady

17%

Servant

17%

Packer

17%

Waitress

17%

What Sklenar family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Sklenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklenar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 575 immigration records available for the last name Sklenar. 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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Military Records

There are 607 military records available for the last name Sklenar. For the veterans among your Sklenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklenar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sklenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sklenar in 1956 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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Sklenar Surname Meaning

Czech (Sklenář) and Slovak (Sklenár) are occupational names derived from their respective languages.

The name comes from the Czech word sklenář and the Slovak word sklenár, both meaning ‘glazier’.

A glazier is a craftsman whose trade involves glazing windows.

This profession has been significant in both cultures, reflecting historical craftsmanship and trade practices.

Such occupational surnames often indicate the profession of ancestors and contribute to understanding family heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Sklenar family from?

What did your Sklenar ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

29%

Farmer

20%

Labor

Salesman

Saleslady

17%

Servant

17%

Packer

17%

Waitress

17%

What Sklenar family records will you find?

What is the average Sklenar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sklenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sklenar in 1956 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

Sklenar Family History

Sklenar Surname Meaning

9,000 record(s) for Sklenar

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What is the average Sklenar lifespan?

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Sklenar Surname Meaning

9,000 record(s) for Sklenar

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Where is the Sklenar family from?

What did your Sklenar ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Sklenar family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Sklenar family history

What is the average Sklenar lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sklenar family tree

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