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Skoch Family History

Skoch 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: Koch, Skroch, Stock, Roch, Enoch, Hoch, Koth, Such, Skop, Skok

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Where is the Skoch family from?

You can see how Skoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skoch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Skoch families living in Ayrshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Skoch's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Skoch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoch 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 Skoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skoch. 67% of Skoch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skoch women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Skoch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Skoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoch 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Skoch. 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 173 military records available for the last name Skoch. For the veterans among your Skoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Skoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skoch in 1955 was 44, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skoch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoch 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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