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Skemer Family History

Skemer 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: Siemer, Semer, Summer, Sommer, Roemer, Speer, Remer, Semler, Steer

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Where is the Skemer family from?

You can see how Skemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skemer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skemer family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skemer's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Skemer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skemer 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 245 census records available for the last name Skemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skemer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Skemer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Skemer. For the veterans among your Skemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skemer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1990, in the United States, Skemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Skemer in 1956 was 44, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skemer 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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