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Sclar Family History

Sclar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (from Ukraine) Sklar and possibly also of Czech Sklář Slovak Sklár or Ukrainian Sklyar.

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


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Where is the Sclar family from?

You can see how Sclar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sclar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sclar families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Sclar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sclar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sclar 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 Sclar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sclar. 18% of Sclar men worked as a Manager and 28% of Sclar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sclar were Salesman and 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

  • Manager
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Sclar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Sclar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sclar 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Sclar. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sclar. For the veterans among your Sclar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sclar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sclar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sclar in 1964 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sclar 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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