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Skarch Family History

Skarch 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: Karch, Search, March, Sarah, Larch, Stauch, Stach, Storch, Skare

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Where is the Skarch family from?

You can see how Skarch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skarch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Skarch family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarch's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Skarch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skarch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skarch. 100% of Skarch 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Skarch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skarch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skarch. For the veterans among your Skarch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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