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Skirke Family History

Skirke 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: Spire, Birke, Shire, Kirker, Skare, Spirko, Stirk, Kirk, Scire, Sirko

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Where is the Skirke family from?

You can see how Skirke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skirke families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skirke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skirke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirke 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 Skirke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skirke. 100% of Skirke men worked as a General Work.

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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

  • General Work
    100%

What Skirke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Skirke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skirke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Skirke. For the veterans among your Skirke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Skirke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Skirke in 1969 was 55, and 54 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skirke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirke 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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