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Skupien Name Meaning

Polish (Skupień): nickname for someone noted for great powers of concentration from Polish skupić ‘to concentrate’.

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


Similar surnames: Stepien, Sapien, Kupiec, Sullen, Kurpiel, Skubic, Skube, Skipper

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Where is the Skupien family from?

You can see how Skupien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skupien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skupien families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Skupien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skupien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skupien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skupien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skupien. 48% of Skupien men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Skupien women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skupien were Packer and Packer. .

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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
    48%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Buffer
    11%
  • Packer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Punch Press Operator
    17%
  • Traveling Cuffs And Collar
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Skupien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skupien 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Skupien. 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 283 military records available for the last name Skupien. For the veterans among your Skupien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skupien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Skupien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skupien in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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