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Skarpa Family History

Skarpa 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: Scarpa, Skarda, Karp, Kara, Sharp, Karpf, Sarka, Skora, Skala, Sarna

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Where is the Skarpa family from?

You can see how Skarpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarpa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skarpa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Skarpa families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarpa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Skarpa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarpa 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 Skarpa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skarpa. 50% of Skarpa men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Plumber
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Skarpa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Skarpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarpa 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Skarpa. 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 14 military records available for the last name Skarpa. For the veterans among your Skarpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarpa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Skarpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skarpa in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skarpa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarpa 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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