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Skloff Family History

Skloff 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: Skoff, Soloff, Shroff, Orloff, Egloff, Koff, Stoloff, Stoff, Skiff

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Where is the Skloff family from?

You can see how Skloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skloff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Skloff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skloff 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 Skloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skloff. 100% of Skloff men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Skloff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Skloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skloff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Skloff. 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 80 military records available for the last name Skloff. For the veterans among your Skloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skloff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Skloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skloff in 1964 was 55, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skloff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skloff 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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