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Skvarek Family History

Skvarek 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: Skwarek, Starek, Skare, Szarek, Svatek, Skarbek, Sharek, Savage

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Where is the Skvarek family from?

You can see how Skvarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skvarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skvarek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skvarek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skvarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skvarek 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 Skvarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skvarek. 100% of Skvarek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Skvarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Skvarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skvarek 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Skvarek. 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 73 military records available for the last name Skvarek. For the veterans among your Skvarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skvarek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skvarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skvarek in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skvarek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skvarek 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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