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Skorupa Family History

Skorupa Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from skorupa ‘shell (of nut egg)’ hence perhaps a nickname for a secretive individual.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sikora, Skora, Krupka, Korda, Skop, Krupa, Kotula, Skuza, Skurka

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Where is the Skorupa family from?

You can see how Skorupa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skorupa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Skorupa families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skorupa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skorupa families in 1920.
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What did your Skorupa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skorupa. 45% of Skorupa men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Skorupa women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skorupa were Farming and Dressmaker. .

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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
    45%
  • Polisher
    15%
  • Dyer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skorupa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skorupa 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Skorupa. 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 534 military records available for the last name Skorupa. For the veterans among your Skorupa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skorupa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skorupa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skorupa in 1963 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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