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Skaja Family History

Skaja Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Skaja family from?

You can see how Skaja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Skaja families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaja's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Skaja families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skaja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skaja. 17% of Skaja men worked as a Farming and 100% of Skaja women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Farming
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Skaja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Skaja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaja 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Skaja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Skaja. For the veterans among your Skaja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaja lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Skaja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skaja in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skaja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaja ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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