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Sklenar Family History

Sklenar Surname Meaning

Czech (Sklenář) and Slovak (Sklenár) are occupational names derived from their respective languages.

The name comes from the Czech word sklenář and the Slovak word sklenár, both meaning ‘glazier’.

A glazier is a craftsman whose trade involves glazing windows.

This profession has been significant in both cultures, reflecting historical craftsmanship and trade practices.

Such occupational surnames often indicate the profession of ancestors and contribute to understanding family heritage.

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


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Where is the Sklenar family from?

You can see how Sklenar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklenar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sklenar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Sklenar families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sklenar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sklenar families in 1880.
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What did your Sklenar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sklenar. 29% of Sklenar men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sklenar women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sklenar were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Sklenar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sklenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklenar 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Sklenar. 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 607 military records available for the last name Sklenar. For the veterans among your Sklenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklenar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sklenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sklenar in 1956 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sklenar 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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