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Skroch Family History

Skroch Surname Meaning

Germanized form (variant of Skrock) of Sorbian Škrok: topographic name from Lower Sorbian škrok ‘spruce’. Polish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skroch family from?

You can see how Skroch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skroch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skroch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Skroch families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skroch's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Skroch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skroch 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 Skroch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skroch. 100% of Skroch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skroch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Skroch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skroch 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Skroch. 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 215 military records available for the last name Skroch. For the veterans among your Skroch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skroch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skroch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skroch in 1963 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skroch 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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