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Skloot Family History

Skloot 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: Slott, Smoot, Sloat, Kloos, Sloop, Stroot, Skoog, Lott, Stoop, Salmon

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Where is the Skloot family from?

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

What did your Skloot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skloot. 100% of Skloot men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Skloot women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Skloot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Skloot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skloot 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Skloot. 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 20 military records available for the last name Skloot. For the veterans among your Skloot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skloot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Skloot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skloot in 1965 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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