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Skorka Family History

Skorka Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Skórka): metonymic occupational name for a furrier or tanner from skórka ‘skin fur’.

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


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Where is the Skorka family from?

You can see how Skorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skorka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Skorka families living in New Jersey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Skorka's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Skorka families in 1920.
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What did your Skorka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skorka. 45% of Skorka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skorka 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Skorka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Skorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skorka 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Skorka. 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 143 military records available for the last name Skorka. For the veterans among your Skorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skorka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skorka in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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