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Skolnik Family History

Skolnik Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Shkolnik.

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


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Where is the Skolnik family from?

You can see how Skolnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skolnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Skolnik families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Skolnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skolnik families in 1920.
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What did your Skolnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skolnik. 100% of Skolnik 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skolnik. 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 544 military records available for the last name Skolnik. For the veterans among your Skolnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolnik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Skolnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skolnik in 1956 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skolnik 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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