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Sklodowski Family History

Sklodowski 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: Klonowski, Klosowski, Glodowski, Sadowski, Glogowski, Kosowski

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Where is the Sklodowski family from?

You can see how Sklodowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklodowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sklodowski families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Sklodowski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sklodowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklodowski 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 Sklodowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sklodowski. 57% of Sklodowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sklodowski women worked as a Bench Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Loads
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%

What Sklodowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Sklodowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklodowski 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Sklodowski. 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 185 military records available for the last name Sklodowski. For the veterans among your Sklodowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklodowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sklodowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sklodowski in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sklodowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sklodowski 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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