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Skorup Family History

Skorup 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: Skorupa, Skop, Skora, Borup, Sorum, Shoup, Thorup, Korus, Stoup, Korp

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Where is the Skorup family from?

You can see how Skorup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skorup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skorup families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Skorup's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skorup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skorup 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 Skorup ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Skorup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Skorup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skorup 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Skorup. 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 36 military records available for the last name Skorup. For the veterans among your Skorup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skorup lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Skorup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skorup in 1959 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skorup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skorup 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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