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Skurski Family History

Skurski 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: Skorski, Sikorski, Turski, Szumski, Skurka, Skalski, Burski, Smulski

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Where is the Skurski family from?

You can see how Skurski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skurski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skurski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Skurski families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Skurski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Skurski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skurski 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 Skurski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skurski. 22% of Skurski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Skurski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skurski were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Tube Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Skurski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Skurski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skurski 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Skurski. 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 189 military records available for the last name Skurski. For the veterans among your Skurski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skurski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skurski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skurski in 1961 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skurski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skurski 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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