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Skarja Family History

Skarja 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: Skarda, Skaja, Kara, Sarka, Skora, Skala, Sarna, Sharma, Scarpa

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Where is the Skarja family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarja 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 Skarja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skarja. 100% of Skarja men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Skarja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarja 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Skarja. 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 39 military records available for the last name Skarja. For the veterans among your Skarja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarja lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Skarja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skarja in 1974 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarja 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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