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Skalsky Family History

Skalsky Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Skalský): habitational name for someone from any of several places called with Czech skála or Slovak skala.

The term is derived from the word meaning ‘rock’ or ‘flint’, which indicates a geographical feature significant to the location.

This name reflects a connection to the landscape, often signifying the importance of natural landmarks in the region's identity.

Habitational names like Skalský are common in many cultures, serving to denote origins and associations with specific places.

As such, individuals bearing the name may trace their heritage back to areas characterized by rocky terrains.

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


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Where is the Skalsky family from?

You can see how Skalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skalsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Skalsky families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Skalsky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skalsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalsky 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 Skalsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skalsky. 46% of Skalsky men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Skalsky women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skalsky were Farm Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Skalsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalsky 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Skalsky. 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 292 military records available for the last name Skalsky. For the veterans among your Skalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalsky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Skalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Skalsky in 1953 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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