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Skovish Family History

Skovish 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: Kovash, Kovich, Sovich, Stavish, Skorich, Solis, Dobish, Slavich

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Where is the Skovish family from?

You can see how Skovish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skovish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skovish family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Skovish's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Skovish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skovish 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 Skovish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skovish. 100% of Skovish 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%

What Skovish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Skovish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skovish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skovish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skovish. For the veterans among your Skovish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skovish lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Skovish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skovish in 1990 was 73, and 17 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skovish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skovish 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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