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Skurnick Family History

Skurnick 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: Kornick, Kurnik, Skolnick, Scurlock, Shinnick, Bernick, Karnik

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Where is the Skurnick family from?

You can see how Skurnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skurnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skurnick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Skurnick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skurnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skurnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skurnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skurnick. 22% of Skurnick men worked as a Tailor. .

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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

  • Tailor
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Furrier
    15%
  • Cutter
    15%
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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Skurnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skurnick 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Skurnick. 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 70 military records available for the last name Skurnick. For the veterans among your Skurnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skurnick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Skurnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skurnick in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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