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Skarpiak Family History

Skarpiak Name 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: Karpiak, Karnik, Karlik, Karrick, Scarpa, Skarbek, Skarin, Sarria

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skarpiak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Skarpiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarpiak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skarpiak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 4 military records available for the last name Skarpiak. For the veterans among your Skarpiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarpiak lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Skarpiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skarpiak in 1978 was 52, and 61 in 1994.

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