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Skak Family History

Skak Surname 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: Sak, Skok, Skar, Skau, Spak, Pak, Sok, Shan, Kan, Kay

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Where is the Skak family from?

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

There are 81 census records available for the last name Skak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skak 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Skak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Skak. For the veterans among your Skak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skak lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skak 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skak

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