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Shklar Family History

Shklar 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: Sholar, Sklar, Shular, Klar, Solar, Shukla, Smolar, Scholar, Skaar

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Where is the Shklar family from?

You can see how Shklar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shklar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shklar family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shklar's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Shklar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shklar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Shklar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shklar 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Shklar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Shklar. For the veterans among your Shklar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shklar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shklar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shklar in 1967 was 80, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shklar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shklar 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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