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Skierka Family History

Skierka 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: Sierra, Skurka, Serra, Spier, Sera, Slivka, Berka, Riera, Siska

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Where is the Skierka family from?

You can see how Skierka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skierka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skierka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skierka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skierka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skierka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skierka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skierka. 72% of Skierka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Skierka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skierka 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Skierka. 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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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Skierka. For the veterans among your Skierka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skierka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Skierka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Skierka in 1950 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

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