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Skorke Family History

Skorke 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: Stork, Korte, Shore, Sorge, Skok, Stoke, Stokke, Skora, Koike, Borke

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Where is the Skorke family from?

You can see how Skorke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skorke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skorke family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Skorke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Skorke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skorke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skorke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skorke. 100% of Skorke women worked as an Assembler. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Skorke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skorke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Skorke. 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 14 military records available for the last name Skorke. For the veterans among your Skorke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skorke lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Skorke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skorke in 1982 was 72, and 97 in 2003.

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