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Skurniak Family History

Skurniak 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: Kurnik, Karnik, Kurian, Kuznik, Kornick, Czerniak, Skurka, Kuzniar

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Where is the Skurniak family from?

You can see how Skurniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skurniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skurniak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skurniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skurniak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Skurniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skurniak 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Skurniak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skurniak. For the veterans among your Skurniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skurniak lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Skurniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Skurniak in 1980 was 80, and 68 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skurniak 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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