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Skierski Family History

Skierski 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: Swiderski, Siekierski, Skorski, Sielski, Bielski, Pniewski, Sikorski

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Where is the Skierski family from?

You can see how Skierski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skierski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skierski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Skierski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skierski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skierski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skierski 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 Skierski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skierski. 23% of Skierski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Baker
    17%
  • Paperhanger
    12%

What Skierski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Skierski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skierski 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Skierski. 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 137 military records available for the last name Skierski. For the veterans among your Skierski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skierski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Skierski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skierski in 1960 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skierski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skierski 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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