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Skakel Family History

Skakel 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: Kabel, Kamel, Savel, Sickel, Seckel, Stakes, Sakal, Staker, Spanel

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Where is the Skakel family from?

You can see how Skakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skakel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skakel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 14 Skakel families living in Banffshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Skakel's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Skakel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skakel 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 353 census records available for the last name Skakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skakel 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Skakel. 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 59 military records available for the last name Skakel. For the veterans among your Skakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skakel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Skakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skakel in 1980 was 78, and 9 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skakel 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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