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Skafer Family History

Skafer 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: Kafer, Skaer, Shafer, Safer, Sayer, Kader, Safar, Kacer, Sager

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Where is the Skafer family from?

You can see how Skafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skafer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skafer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Skafer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Skafer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skafer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skafer 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 101 census records available for the last name Skafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skafer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skafer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Skafer. For the veterans among your Skafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skafer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Skafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Skafer in 1963 was 90, and 37 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skafer 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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