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Skorb Family History

Skorb 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: Korb, Skora, Shorb, Sorbo, Stork, Korab, Korn, Kolb, Shore, Kor

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Where is the Skorb family from?

You can see how Skorb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skorb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skorb families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skorb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skorb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skorb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skorb ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Skorb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skorb 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Skorb. 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 28 military records available for the last name Skorb. For the veterans among your Skorb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skorb lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Skorb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Skorb in 1969 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

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