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Skovira Family History

Skovira 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: Skora, Rovira, Kotara, Silvia, Sikora, Salvia, Kojima, Kotila, Skiver

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Where is the Skovira family from?

You can see how Skovira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skovira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Skovira families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Skovira's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skovira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skovira 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 Skovira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skovira. 39% of Skovira men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Skovira women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skovira were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Packer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Skovira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Skovira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skovira 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Skovira. 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 146 military records available for the last name Skovira. For the veterans among your Skovira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skovira lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skovira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skovira in 1961 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skovira 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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