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Skolnick Family History

Skolnick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Shkolnik.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skolnick family from?

You can see how Skolnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skolnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 68 Skolnick families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Skolnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skolnick families in 1920.
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What did your Skolnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skolnick. 100% of Skolnick men worked as a Traveller and 78% of Skolnick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Traveller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Skolnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolnick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skolnick. 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 750 military records available for the last name Skolnick. For the veterans among your Skolnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolnick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Skolnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skolnick in 1950 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skolnick 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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