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Skor Family History

Skor 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: Kor, Skop, Skok, Skora, Shor, Skog, Skar, Swor, Skov, Spor

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Where is the Skor family from?

You can see how Skor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Skor families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skor's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skor families in 1880.
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What did your Skor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skor. 25% of Skor men worked as a Waiter and 58% of Skor women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skor were Salesman and Clerical. .

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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

  • Waiter
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Clerical
    43%
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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Skor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skor 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Skor. 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 133 military records available for the last name Skor. For the veterans among your Skor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skor in 1963 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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