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"To all present and future generations I hope this site helps in your endeavor to find your roots." - Chataldo Skolyak

Several years ago my father, Chataldo Skolyak, received a call from a woman asking if he was the Skolyak that photographed a picture that was published in the newspaper. He was not, but out of curiosity, my dad started searching for other Skolyak's and started to record our family tree. This site is a continuation of his early (and ongoing) research and my participation and a request for yours. As you come across members of your family in this tree share the stories you know of them and their life for future generations to read. With your help our ancestors lives will come to life through the sharing of stories.

We have several family members on both sides working on the family tree and the many extended branches. A special thank you to my father, Chataldo Skolyak, Antonio Guarnieri (creator of Family Tree Guarnieri), Sandra Waters, Michael Kibel, Sean Homer, and Deb Homer for pictures and information as well as cousins I have recently come to know and meet.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

1930 United States Federal Census for Hermene Vierik


1930UnitedStatesFederalCensusForHermeneVieriek
April 8, 1930 - Cokeburg (District 44), Washington County, Pennsylvania

 John Vierik, a 44 year old Austrian born white male, lived in their rented home with his wife, Albina, his step-sons; Joseph and Benjamin Skolyak; his son from a previous marriage, Paul Vierik; and his daughter with Albina, Hermene Vierik.  John immigrated to the United States in 1913.  The census record list Albina, Joe, Paul, and Benjamin’s immigration year as 1921. However, Albina and her children from a previous marriage to George Skolyak (who were married abt. 1909 when Albina was 27); Maria, Joseph, Albina and Benjamin, arrived here in December of 1920.  The census also shows Paul as being born in Austria and immigrating here in 1921.

John and his step-son, Joe were both coal loaders working in a coal mine. At the time of the 1930 census John was not working but Joe was. All members of the family could read and write and were able to speak English, however in the home they spoke Slovakian. They are all listed as a naturalized citizens except for Hermene who was born in Pennsylvania. Paul, Benjamin and Hermene were all attending school at the time of the census.  Albina was a stay at home mom.
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