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Skovich Family History

Skovich 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: Kovich, Sovich, Skorich, Slavich, Boskovich, Savich, Kosich, Kolich

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Where is the Skovich family from?

You can see how Skovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skovich family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skovich's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Skovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skovich 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 Skovich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Skovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skovich 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Skovich. 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 18 military records available for the last name Skovich. For the veterans among your Skovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skovich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Skovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skovich in 1969 was 71, and 57 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skovich 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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