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Skekell Family History

Skekell 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: Sewell, Szekely, Skeel, Sekel, Skeels, Shewell, Jewell, Gesell

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Where is the Skekell family from?

You can see how Skekell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skekell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skekell family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Skekell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Skekell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skekell 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 21 census records available for the last name Skekell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skekell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skekell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skekell. For the veterans among your Skekell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skekell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1978, in the United States, Skekell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Skekell in 1962 was 44, and 83 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skekell 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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