History about the Skroch surname is more than a family tree.  It is about the places, times, and events in the places inhabited by our ancestors.  This page provides general historical information about the Skroch family that has been obtained from various sources. 

Because the Internet is so dynamic and information disappears, when possible, information obtained from the Internet is edited and made available here, along with a link to the original source.  Links below that are not bold are located off this site.
 

Silesia to America - A Heritage:  Polish Silesian Settlement in Central Minnesota, by Robert Prokott

History of S. S. Peter & Paul Catholic Church of  Independence

The History of Trempealeau (WIGenWeb)
 
Joseph Nogosek -- Pioneer Builder and Prominent Farmer, by Rev. Robert J. Nogosek, C.S.C.

First names were often different in Germany/Poland. Here are a few translations from the Silesian names as provided by Thomas Bauch-Mertens of Berlin: