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Skotzke Family History

Skotzke 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: Totzke, Kottke, Kutzke, Kotz, Skok, Stoke, Otake, Stokke, Koike

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Where is the Skotzke family from?

You can see how Skotzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skotzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Skotzke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Skotzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skotzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skotzke 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 Skotzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skotzke. 38% of Skotzke men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Skotzke 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

  • Machinist
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Maintenance
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Skotzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Skotzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skotzke 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Skotzke. 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 105 military records available for the last name Skotzke. For the veterans among your Skotzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skotzke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Skotzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skotzke in 1966 was 47, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skotzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skotzke 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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