This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Skarks family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Skarks Family History

Skarks 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: Sparks, Starks, Karas, Sears, Skaggs, Stark, Sarka, Shanks, Spark

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Skarks family from?

You can see how Skarks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarks family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Skarks families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Skarks family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarks's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Skarks families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Skarks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skarks. 100% of Skarks men worked as a Farm Laborer.

View Census Data for Skarks | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Skarks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Skarks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarks census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Skarks

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Skarks. 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.

View all Skarks immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Skarks. For the veterans among your Skarks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Skarks military records

You've only scratched the surface of Skarks family history

Discover More

What is the average Skarks lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarks 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skarks

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Skarks family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial