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Skotak Family History

Skotak 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: Sotak, Kozak, Kotas, Kotar, Skok, Kobak, Sestak, Skora, Kosak, Svitak

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Where is the Skotak family from?

You can see how Skotak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skotak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skotak families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skotak's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Skotak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skotak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skotak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skotak. 100% of Skotak men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Skotak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skotak 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Skotak. 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 44 military records available for the last name Skotak. For the veterans among your Skotak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skotak lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Skotak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skotak in 1978 was 60, and 62 in 2003.

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