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Skaare Family History

Skaare Surname 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: Skare, Skaar, Kaake, Saar, Saari, Sacre, Kahre, Stare, Karre, Sklar

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Where is the Skaare family from?

You can see how Skaare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skaare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Skaare family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skaare's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Skaare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skaare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skaare. 54% of Skaare men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

What Skaare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Skaare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaare 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Skaare. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Skaare. For the veterans among your Skaare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaare lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Skaare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skaare in 1960 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaare 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.

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