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Skvarla Family History

Skvarla 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: Skala, Savaria, Skarda, Skalla, Savala, Sala, Scala, Vara, Karl

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Where is the Skvarla family from?

You can see how Skvarla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skvarla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skvarla families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Skvarla's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Skvarla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skvarla 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 Skvarla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skvarla. 72% of Skvarla 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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Skvarla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Skvarla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skvarla 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Skvarla. 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 88 military records available for the last name Skvarla. For the veterans among your Skvarla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skvarla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Skvarla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skvarla in 1966 was 43, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skvarla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skvarla 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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