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Skeff Family History

Skeff 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: Sheff, Steff, Skoff, Skiff, Seff, Skaff, Neff, Reff, Stiff, Seif

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Where is the Skeff family from?

You can see how Skeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Skeff families living in Worcestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Skeff's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Skeff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeff 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 172 census records available for the last name Skeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeff 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Skeff. 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 20 military records available for the last name Skeff. For the veterans among your Skeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Skeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skeff in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeff 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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