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Skocpol Family History

Skocpol 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: Koppel, Konkol, Kopel, Skop, Scopel, Sokol, Stoppel, Kochel, Sobol

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Where is the Skocpol family from?

You can see how Skocpol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skocpol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skocpol family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skocpol's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Skocpol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skocpol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Skocpol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Skocpol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skocpol 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skocpol. 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 90 military records available for the last name Skocpol. For the veterans among your Skocpol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skocpol lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Skocpol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skocpol in 1976 was 83, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skocpol 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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