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Skuba Family History

Skuba 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: Kuba, Suba, Skube, Szuba, Skiba, Shuba, Skuza, Skubal, Skura, Kaba

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Where is the Skuba family from?

You can see how Skuba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skuba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skuba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Skuba families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skuba's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skuba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skuba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skuba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skuba. 47% of Skuba men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skuba women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Brakeman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Skuba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skuba 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Skuba. 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 181 military records available for the last name Skuba. For the veterans among your Skuba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skuba lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Skuba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skuba in 1942 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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