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Sklaney Family History

Sklaney 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: Slaney, Delaney, Blaney, Keaney, Sliney, Kaney, Swaney, Slane, Laney

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Where is the Sklaney family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklaney 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 Sklaney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Sklaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklaney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sklaney. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sklaney. For the veterans among your Sklaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklaney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sklaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sklaney in 1968 was 79, and 75 in 2002.

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