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Skolak Family History

Skolak 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: Kolak, Solak, Smolak, Kozak, Solar, Dolak, Polak, Skok, Sola, Kobak

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Where is the Skolak family from?

You can see how Skolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skolak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skolak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Skolak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skolak 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 76 census records available for the last name Skolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Skolak. 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 14 military records available for the last name Skolak. For the veterans among your Skolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Skolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skolak in 1960 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skolak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skolak 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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