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Skoda Family History

Skoda Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian (Škoda): from škoda ‘damage loss’; apparently a nickname denoting someone who was accident-prone or a bungler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skoda family from?

You can see how Skoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skoda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Skoda families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Skoda's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Skoda families in 1880.
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What did your Skoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skoda. 25% of Skoda men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Skoda women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skoda were Carpenter and Typist.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Loader
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Typist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoda 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Skoda. 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 977 military records available for the last name Skoda. For the veterans among your Skoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoda lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Skoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skoda in 1945 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

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