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Skopal Family History

Skopal 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: Kopel, Koral, Skop, Scopel, Kopas, Kopa, Skora, Gopal, Skokan, Kokal

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Where is the Skopal family from?

You can see how Skopal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skopal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skopal families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skopal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skopal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skopal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skopal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skopal. 34% of Skopal 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Skopal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skopal 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Skopal. 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 37 military records available for the last name Skopal. For the veterans among your Skopal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skopal lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Skopal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skopal in 1943 was 32, and 87 in 2002.

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