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Skach Family History

Skach 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: Stach, Spach, Tkach, Kach, Bach, Shah, Sachs, Slack, Mach, Sack

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Where is the Skach family from?

You can see how Skach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Skach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Skach families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Skach's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Skach families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skach 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 Skach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skach. 60% of Skach men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Baker
    40%

What Skach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Skach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skach 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Skach. 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 70 military records available for the last name Skach. For the veterans among your Skach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Skach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skach in 1963 was 78, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skach 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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