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Skalski Family History

Skalski Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 8 Skalski families living in Alberta. This was about 89% of all the recorded Skalski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skalski families in 1911.
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What did your Skalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skalski. 100% of Skalski men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Skalski family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalski 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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