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Skretny Family History

Skretny 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: Shetty, Kenny, Streng, Surette, Syrett, Kren, Setty, Krenz, Serene

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Where is the Skretny family from?

You can see how Skretny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skretny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skretny families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Skretny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skretny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skretny 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 Skretny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Label Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skretny. 100% of Skretny women worked as a Label Printer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Label Printer
    100%

What Skretny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Skretny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skretny 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skretny. 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 28 military records available for the last name Skretny. For the veterans among your Skretny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skretny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Skretny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skretny in 1963 was 89, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skretny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skretny 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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