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Skutnik Family History

Skutnik Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Szkutnik, an occupational name for a boat builder from an agent derivative of szkuta ‘punt’. Polish: alternatively from a derivative of Old Polish skuta ‘work operating effect’.

Slovenian: nickname derived from skuta ‘disgust’ denoting an unpleasant repulsive person; or a derivative of the homonym skuta ‘curd pot cheese’ hence either a nickname denoting someone who loved to eat curd or a metonymic occupational name for a maker of it.

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


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Where is the Skutnik family from?

You can see how Skutnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skutnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Skutnik families living in Massachusetts. This was about 26% of all the recorded Skutnik's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Skutnik families in 1920.
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What did your Skutnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skutnik. 32% of Skutnik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Skutnik women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skutnik were Salesman and Shoe Repairer.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Shoe Repairer
    50%

What Skutnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Skutnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skutnik 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Skutnik. 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 223 military records available for the last name Skutnik. For the veterans among your Skutnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skutnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skutnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Skutnik in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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