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Skotnik Family History

Skotnik 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: Kotnik, Skolnik, Konik, Zlotnik, Plotnik, Koutnik, Shkolnik

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Where is the Skotnik family from?

You can see how Skotnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skotnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skotnik family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Skotnik's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Skotnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skotnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Skotnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Skotnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skotnik 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Skotnik. 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 36 military records available for the last name Skotnik. For the veterans among your Skotnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skotnik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Skotnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skotnik in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skotnik 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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