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Skotnicki Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various place called Skotniki named with skotnik ‘herdsman’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Konicki, Kunicki, Kownacki, Kuznicki, Sienicki, Sinicki, Kozicki

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Where is the Skotnicki family from?

You can see how Skotnicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skotnicki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skotnicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Skotnicki families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Skotnicki's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Skotnicki families in 1920.
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What did your Skotnicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skotnicki. 48% of Skotnicki men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skotnicki women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Roofer
    11%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Press Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Skotnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skotnicki 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Skotnicki. 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 447 military records available for the last name Skotnicki. For the veterans among your Skotnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skotnicki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skotnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Skotnicki in 1962 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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