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Skorny Family History

Skorny 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: Korn, Sorby, Gorny, Skora, Pokorny, Sporn, Storey, Shorey, Sorn

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Where is the Skorny family from?

You can see how Skorny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skorny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skorny family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skorny's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Skorny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skorny 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 56 census records available for the last name Skorny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skorny 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Skorny. 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 25 military records available for the last name Skorny. For the veterans among your Skorny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skorny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Skorny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skorny in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skorny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skorny 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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