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Sklark Family History

Sklark 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: Sklar, Clark, Slack, Klar, Solar, Lark, Stark, Spark, Salak, Kark

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Where is the Sklark family from?

You can see how Sklark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklark family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sklark families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sklark families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sklark's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sklark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sklark ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Sklark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Sklark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklark 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sklark. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sklark. For the veterans among your Sklark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklark lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Sklark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sklark in 1977 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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