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Skraba Family History

Skraba Surname 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: Kaba, Raba, Straka, Skala, Saba, Sarabia, Strada, Skiba, Karaba

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Where is the Skraba family from?

You can see how Skraba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skraba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Skraba families living in Minnesota. This was about 20% of all the recorded Skraba's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skraba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skraba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skraba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skraba. 32% of Skraba men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Core Maker
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Skraba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Skraba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skraba 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Skraba. 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 190 military records available for the last name Skraba. For the veterans among your Skraba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skraba lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skraba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skraba in 1961 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skraba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skraba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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