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Skaats Family History

Skaats 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: Staats, Skaggs, Kaas, Skaar, Salts, Saas, Staas, Kats, Keats, Skeans

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Where is the Skaats family from?

You can see how Skaats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaats family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skaats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Skaats families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Skaats's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skaats families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaats surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Skaats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaats 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Skaats. 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 116 military records available for the last name Skaats. For the veterans among your Skaats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaats lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skaats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skaats in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaats 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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