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Skolaski Family History

Skolaski 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: Solanki, Slaski, Sokolski, Skorski, Kolacki, Skalski, Koloski

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Where is the Skolaski family from?

You can see how Skolaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolaski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skolaski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skolaski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skolaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skolaski 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 Skolaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skolaski. 43% of Skolaski men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 60% of Skolaski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skolaski were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Skolaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Skolaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolaski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skolaski. 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 95 military records available for the last name Skolaski. For the veterans among your Skolaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolaski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Skolaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skolaski in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skolaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skolaski 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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