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Skorch Family History

Skorch 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: Storch, Korch, Skorich, Koch, Horch, Skora, Karch, Kosch, Korach

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Where is the Skorch family from?

You can see how Skorch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skorch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skorch families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Skorch family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skorch's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Skorch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skorch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skorch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skorch. 100% of Skorch 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
    100%
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What Skorch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Skorch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skorch 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Skorch. 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 22 military records available for the last name Skorch. For the veterans among your Skorch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skorch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Skorch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skorch in 1965 was 77, and 54 in 2003.

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