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Skernick Family History

Skernick 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: Bernick, Senick, Chernick, Wernick, Kornick, Pernick, Sherick

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Where is the Skernick family from?

You can see how Skernick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skernick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skernick families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Skernick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skernick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skernick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skernick ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skernick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Skernick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skernick 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Skernick. 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 16 military records available for the last name Skernick. For the veterans among your Skernick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skernick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Skernick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skernick in 1961 was 57, and 73 in 2002.

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