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Skodny Family History

Skodny 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: Skoda, Snoddy, Song, Kong, Son, Stone, Sidney, Goody, Spoden, Body

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Where is the Skodny family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Skodny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skodny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skodny. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skodny. For the veterans among your Skodny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skodny lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Skodny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skodny in 1987 was 74, and 61 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skodny 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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