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Skerba Family History

Skerba Name 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: Sterba, Sherba, Serra, Sera, Skora, Shera, Sierra, Korba, Sferra

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Where is the Skerba family from?

You can see how Skerba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skerba family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skerba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skerba ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pressman
    100%
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What Skerba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Skerba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerba 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skerba. 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 43 military records available for the last name Skerba. For the veterans among your Skerba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerba lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Skerba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Skerba in 1985 was 89, and 76 in 2003.

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