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Skerbeck Family History

Skerbeck 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: Sperbeck, Overbeck, Oberbeck, Herbeck, Averbeck, Skarbek, Seebeck

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Where is the Skerbeck family from?

You can see how Skerbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skerbeck family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerbeck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skerbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerbeck 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 Skerbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skerbeck. 100% of Skerbeck men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Skerbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Skerbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerbeck 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Skerbeck. 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 23 military records available for the last name Skerbeck. For the veterans among your Skerbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerbeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Skerbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skerbeck in 1969 was 51, and 33 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skerbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerbeck 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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