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Scholnick Family History

Scholnick Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Skolnick.

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


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Where is the Scholnick family from?

You can see how Scholnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholnick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scholnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Scholnick families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Scholnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scholnick families in 1920.
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What did your Scholnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scholnick. 40% of Scholnick men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Scholnick women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Floor Scraper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Scholnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scholnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholnick 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Scholnick. 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 117 military records available for the last name Scholnick. For the veterans among your Scholnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholnick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Scholnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scholnick in 1959 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scholnick 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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