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Skees Family History

Skees Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skees family from?

You can see how Skees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skees family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Skees families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Skees's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skees families in 1891.
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What did your Skees ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skees. 100% of Skees women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skees 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Skees. 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 439 military records available for the last name Skees. For the veterans among your Skees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skees lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Skees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skees in 1952 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skees 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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