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Skurla Family History

Skurla 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: Skurka, Skura, Sekula, Kukla, Kula, Kurta, Sulla, Skora, Shukla

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Where is the Skurla family from?

You can see how Skurla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skurla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Skurla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Skurla families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skurla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skurla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skurla 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 Skurla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skurla. 64% of Skurla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skurla women worked as a Presser.

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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
    64%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Rigger
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Skurla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Skurla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skurla 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Skurla. 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 90 military records available for the last name Skurla. For the veterans among your Skurla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skurla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skurla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skurla in 1963 was 63, and 1 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skurla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skurla 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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