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Skornia Family History

Skornia 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: Skora, Cornia, Siordia, Skorupa, Soria, Sonia, Skolnik, Gornik

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Where is the Skornia family from?

You can see how Skornia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skornia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skornia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Skornia families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skornia's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Skornia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skornia 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 Skornia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skornia. 39% of Skornia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skornia women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Skornia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Skornia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skornia 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Skornia. 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 71 military records available for the last name Skornia. For the veterans among your Skornia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skornia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Skornia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Skornia in 1966 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skornia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skornia 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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