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Skippar Family History

Skippar 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: Skipper, Kipper, Sipper, Shipper, Tipper, Kaspar, Stopper, Kiper

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Where is the Skippar family from?

You can see how Skippar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skippar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skippar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skippar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skippar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skippar 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 14 census records available for the last name Skippar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skippar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skippar. 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 Skippar. For the veterans among your Skippar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skippar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Skippar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skippar in 1986 was 61, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skippar 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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