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Skles Family History

Skles 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: Sales, Skiles, Siles, Skees, Soles, Skyles, Miles, Giles, Sale, Toles

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Where is the Skles family from?

You can see how Skles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Skles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Skles families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skles's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Skles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skles 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 78 census records available for the last name Skles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skles 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Skles. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skles. For the veterans among your Skles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Skles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skles in 1969 was 84, and 83 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skles 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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