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Skoles Family History

Skoles 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: Koles, Skiles, Sholes, Scoles, Soles, Skyles, Sales, Toles, Solis

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Where is the Skoles family from?

You can see how Skoles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skoles families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Skoles family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Skoles's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skoles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoles 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 Skoles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skoles. 100% of Skoles 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%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Skoles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skoles. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skoles. For the veterans among your Skoles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoles lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Skoles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skoles in 1989 was 81, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoles 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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