Skura Family History

Skura Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Skora.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Skora, Skurka, Kula, Skala, Kuna, Kuba, Spera, Skuza, Shure, Eskra

6,000 record(s) for Skura

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
399	Military Records
808	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
824	Member Trees

Where is the Skura family from?

You can see how Skura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skura family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Skura families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Skura's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Skura families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skura. 23% of Skura men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Skura women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skura were Contractor and Waitress.

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

23%

Miner

12%

Operator

8%

Contractor

8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

34%

Maid

27%

rodder

14%

Waitress

14%

What Skura family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Skura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skura census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 808 immigration records available for the last name Skura. 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.

Military Records

There are 399 military records available for the last name Skura. For the veterans among your Skura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Skura lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skura in 1961 was 39, and 99 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skura ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.