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Skotko Family History

Skotko 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: Skok, Soto, Kosko, Scotto, Spoto, Sopko, Kokko, Katko, Kopko, Kitko

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Where is the Skotko family from?

You can see how Skotko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skotko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skotko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Skotko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skotko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skotko 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 50 census records available for the last name Skotko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skotko 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Skotko. 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 29 military records available for the last name Skotko. For the veterans among your Skotko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skotko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Skotko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skotko in 1969 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skotko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skotko 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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