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Skerker Family History

Skerker 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: Kerker, Kerner, Sperber, Sterken, Kelker, Specker, Kerper, Kirker

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Where is the Skerker family from?

You can see how Skerker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skerker family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skerker's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Skerker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skerker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skerker. 50% of Skerker men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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What Skerker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Skerker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerker 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Skerker. 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 20 military records available for the last name Skerker. For the veterans among your Skerker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Skerker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skerker in 1964 was 76, and 91 in 1999.

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