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Skunda Family History

Skunda 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: Kunda, Sund, Kanda, Konda, Suda, Kuna, Sundt, Munda, Sanda, Bunda

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Where is the Skunda family from?

You can see how Skunda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skunda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skunda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Skunda families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Skunda's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skunda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skunda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skunda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Glass Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skunda. 55% of Skunda men worked as a Labor and 100% of Skunda women worked as a Glass Cleaner. .

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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

  • Labor
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glass Cleaner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Skunda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skunda 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Skunda. 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 101 military records available for the last name Skunda. For the veterans among your Skunda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skunda lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Skunda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Skunda in 1968 was 89, and 66 in 2004.

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