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Sklarsky Family History

Sklarsky 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: Skalsky, Slansky, Karsky, Barsky, Lansky, Lasky, Slaski, Klosky

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Where is the Sklarsky family from?

You can see how Sklarsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklarsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sklarsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sklarsky families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sklarsky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sklarsky families in 1911.
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What did your Sklarsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sklarsky. 23% of Sklarsky men worked as a Tailor and 50% of Sklarsky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sklarsky were Baker and Operator. .

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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

  • Tailor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Baker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Sklarsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklarsky 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Sklarsky. 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 162 military records available for the last name Sklarsky. For the veterans among your Sklarsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklarsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sklarsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sklarsky in 1960 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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