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Skindel Family History

Skindel 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: Sindel, Spindel, Kindel, Shindel, Kinder, Sandel, Zindel, Schindel

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Where is the Skindel family from?

You can see how Skindel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skindel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skindel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Skindel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skindel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skindel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skindel 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 18 census records available for the last name Skindel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skindel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Skindel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Skindel. For the veterans among your Skindel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skindel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Skindel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skindel in 1971 was 67, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skindel 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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