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Skopec Family History

Skopec 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: Kopec, Kopel, Koper, Skop, Scopel, Soper, Sloper, Kupec, Skogen, Kope

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Where is the Skopec family from?

You can see how Skopec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skopec family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skopec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Skopec families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Skopec's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Skopec families in 1891.
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What did your Skopec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skopec. 38% of Skopec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skopec women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Skopec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Skopec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skopec 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Skopec. 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 149 military records available for the last name Skopec. For the veterans among your Skopec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skopec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skopec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Skopec in 1962 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skopec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skopec 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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