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Sklener Family History

Sklener 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, Klever, Kleber, Kleier, Skinner, Sellner, Kiener, Skeeter

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Where is the Sklener family from?

You can see how Sklener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sklener families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sklener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sklener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklener 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 Sklener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Family were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sklener. 50% of Sklener men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Sklener women worked as a Family.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Family
    100%

What Sklener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Sklener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklener 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sklener. 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 Sklener. For the veterans among your Sklener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklener lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sklener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sklener in 1967 was 84, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sklener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sklener 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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