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Skler Family History

Skler 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: Soler, Saler, Sklar, Skaer, Siler, Syler, Sayer, Asker, Seller

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Where is the Skler family from?

You can see how Skler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Skler family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skler's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Skler families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Skler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skler 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Skler. 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 Skler. For the veterans among your Skler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Skler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Skler in 1973 was 82, and 80 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skler 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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