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Skolski Family History

Skolski 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: Sokolski, Skorski, Skalski, Koski, Wolski, Slomski, Okonski, Sikorski

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Where is the Skolski family from?

You can see how Skolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skolski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skolski family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Skolski's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Skolski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skolski 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 Skolski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skolski. 100% of Skolski men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Skolski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Skolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolski 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Skolski. 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 54 military records available for the last name Skolski. For the veterans among your Skolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Skolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skolski in 1971 was 63, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skolski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skolski 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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