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Skaates Family History

Skaates 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: Skates, Kates, Staats, Spates, Kartes, Slates, States, Skanes, Scates

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Where is the Skaates family from?

You can see how Skaates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaates family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaates families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Skaates families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Skaates's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skaates families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Skaates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaates 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skaates. 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 21 military records available for the last name Skaates. For the veterans among your Skaates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaates lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Skaates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skaates in 1967 was 76, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaates 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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