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Skowera Family History

Skowera 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, Stowers, Showers, Kopera, Kozera, Somera, Sower, Sowers

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Where is the Skowera family from?

You can see how Skowera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skowera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skowera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Skowera families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skowera's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skowera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skowera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Skowera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skowera 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Skowera. 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 Skowera. For the veterans among your Skowera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skowera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skowera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skowera in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skowera 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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