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Skriba Family History

Skriba 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: Skiba, Riba, Scrima, Shiba, Sciba, Soria, Skibba, Kribs, Saliba

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Where is the Skriba family from?

You can see how Skriba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skriba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skriba families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skriba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skriba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skriba 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 Skriba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skriba. 43% of Skriba men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    29%

What Skriba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Skriba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skriba 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Skriba. 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 87 military records available for the last name Skriba. For the veterans among your Skriba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skriba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Skriba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skriba in 1966 was 86, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skriba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skriba 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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