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Sklan Family History

Sklan 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: Selan, Solan, Sklar, Splan, Shan, Kan, Sala, Swan, Balan, Solano

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Where is the Sklan family from?

You can see how Sklan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sklan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sklan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sklan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sklan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sklan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sklan. 100% of Sklan men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    100%
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What Sklan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Sklan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklan 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Sklan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sklan. For the veterans among your Sklan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Sklan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sklan in 1972 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

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