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Sklute Family History

Sklute 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: Klute, Kluth, Slote, Klutz, Kluge, Skube, Skuse, Sylte, Shute, Slate

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Where is the Sklute family from?

You can see how Sklute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sklute family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sklute families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sklute's in USA. California had the highest population of Sklute families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sklute surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sklute ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sklute. 50% of Sklute men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Sklute family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Sklute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklute 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Sklute. 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 96 military records available for the last name Sklute. For the veterans among your Sklute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklute lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sklute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sklute in 1968 was 36, and 90 in 2003.

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