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Skort Family History

Skort 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: Kort, Skora, Short, Sport, Mort, Port, Ort, Fort, Stork, Korn

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Where is the Skort family from?

You can see how Skort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Skort families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Skort's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skort 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 Skort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skort. 100% of Skort men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Skort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Skort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skort 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Skort. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skort. For the veterans among your Skort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skort lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Skort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skort in 1979 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skort 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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