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Skopek Family History

Skopek 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: Snopek, Kopec, Kopel, Koper, Skop, Scopel, Skok, Kosek, Soper, Sloper

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Where is the Skopek family from?

You can see how Skopek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skopek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skopek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Skopek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Skopek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Skopek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skopek 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 Skopek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skopek. 32% of Skopek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skopek women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Molder
    19%
  • Tailor
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Skopek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Skopek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skopek 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Skopek. 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 200 military records available for the last name Skopek. For the veterans among your Skopek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skopek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skopek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skopek in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skopek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skopek 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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