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Skura Family History

Skura Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Skora.

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


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Where is the Skura family from?

You can see how Skura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skura family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Skura families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Skura's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Skura families in 1920.
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What did your Skura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skura. 67% of Skura men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Skura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skura 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Skura. 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 399 military records available for the last name Skura. For the veterans among your Skura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skura lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skura in 1961 was 39, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skura 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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