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Skurka Family History

Skurka Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Polish: metonymic occupational name for a furrier or tanner from Polish skórka.

Belorussian skurka means ‘skin fur’.

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


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Where is the Skurka family from?

You can see how Skurka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skurka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skurka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Skurka families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skurka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Skurka families in 1911.
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What did your Skurka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skurka. 40% of Skurka men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Skurka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skurka were Miner and New Worker.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Presser
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Skurka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Skurka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skurka 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Skurka. 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 361 military records available for the last name Skurka. For the veterans among your Skurka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skurka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skurka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Skurka in 1961 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skurka 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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