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Skerka Family History

Skerka 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: Skurka, Serra, Sera, Berka, Sarka, Skora, Shera, Sterk, Sierra

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Where is the Skerka family from?

You can see how Skerka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skerka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Skerka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skerka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerka 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 70 census records available for the last name Skerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Skerka. 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 37 military records available for the last name Skerka. For the veterans among your Skerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Skerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Skerka in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerka 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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