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Skelba Family History

Skelba Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stella, Sella, Selby, Shelby, Skala, Selva, Kolba, Skiba, Skalka

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Where is the Skelba family from?

You can see how Skelba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skelba family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelba's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Skelba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skelba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skelba. 100% of Skelba women worked as a Sales 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Skelba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelba 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skelba. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skelba. For the veterans among your Skelba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelba lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Skelba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skelba in 1965 was 77, and 92 in 1983.

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