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Skatter Family History

Skatter 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: Satter, Katter, Slatter, Setter, Ketter, Salter, Latter, Sauter

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Skatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skatter 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Skatter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skatter. For the veterans among your Skatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skatter lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Skatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skatter in 1986 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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