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Skiem Family History

Skiem 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: Siem, Kim, Kiel, Kimm, Spier, Shim, Stiel, Stien, Salem, Seim

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Where is the Skiem family from?

You can see how Skiem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skiem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Skiem family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skiem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skiem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skiem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skiem. 75% of Skiem men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Skiem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Skiem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skiem. 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 7 military records available for the last name Skiem. For the veterans among your Skiem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Skiem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skiem in 1974 was 81, and 95 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiem 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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