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Sklavos Family History

Sklavos 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: Kakos, Solano, Salas, Slavin, Stavros, Savas, Skaggs, Lagos, Silas

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Where is the Sklavos family from?

You can see how Sklavos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklavos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sklavos families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sklavos's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sklavos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklavos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sklavos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sklavos. 50% of Sklavos men worked as an 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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Sklavos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklavos 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Sklavos. 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 80 military records available for the last name Sklavos. For the veterans among your Sklavos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklavos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sklavos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sklavos in 1963 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

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