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Skolnik Family History

Skolnik Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Shkolnik.

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


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Where is the Skolnik family from?

You can see how Skolnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skolnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Skolnik family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Skolnik's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Skolnik families in 1911.
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What did your Skolnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skolnik. 12% of Skolnik men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Skolnik women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skolnik were Painter 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

  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skolnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolnik 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skolnik. 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 544 military records available for the last name Skolnik. For the veterans among your Skolnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolnik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Skolnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skolnik in 1956 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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