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Skalski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Skała and Skały named with skała ‘rock flint’.

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


Similar surnames: Skalsky, Skalecki, Sokolski, Kanski, Sokalski, Stawski, Walski

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Where is the Skalski family from?

You can see how Skalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Skalski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Skalski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skalski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skalski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skalski. 34% of Skalski men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Skalski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skalski were Machinist and Typist. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Typist
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalski 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Skalski. 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 720 military records available for the last name Skalski. For the veterans among your Skalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalski lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Skalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Skalski in 1946 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

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