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Skarda Family History

Skarda Surname Meaning

Czech (Škarda): nickname from Czech škaredý ‘sullen sour-faced’.

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


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Where is the Skarda family from?

You can see how Skarda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skarda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Skarda families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skarda's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skarda families in 1891.
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What did your Skarda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skarda. 35% of Skarda men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Skarda women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skarda were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Switchman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skarda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarda 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Skarda. 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 553 military records available for the last name Skarda. For the veterans among your Skarda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skarda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skarda in 1963 was 79, and 54 in 2004.

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