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Skurky Family History

Skurky 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: Skurka, Scurry, Sturdy, Kurka, Kurk, Kury, Stucky, Skura, Sturkey

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Where is the Skurky family from?

You can see how Skurky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skurky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skurky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Skurky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skurky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skurky 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 Skurky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skurky. 100% of Skurky men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Skurky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Skurky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skurky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Skurky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Skurky. For the veterans among your Skurky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skurky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Skurky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skurky in 1976 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skurky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skurky 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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