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Skomsky Family History

Skomsky 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: Slomski, Skorski, Shumsky, Skalsky, Kofsky, Kolsky, Sikorsky

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Where is the Skomsky family from?

You can see how Skomsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skomsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skomsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skomsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skomsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skomsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skomsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skomsky. 34% of Skomsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Fitter
    23%
  • Auto Mechanic
    23%
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What Skomsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Skomsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skomsky 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 Skomsky. 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 81 military records available for the last name Skomsky. For the veterans among your Skomsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skomsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Skomsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skomsky in 1956 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

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