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Skook Family History

Skook 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: Skok, Snook, Kook, Skoog, Shook, Sok, Hook, Stock, Rook, Stoop

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Where is the Skook family from?

You can see how Skook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skook family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Skook families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Skook's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Skook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skook 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 114 census records available for the last name Skook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skook 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Skook. 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 14 military records available for the last name Skook. For the veterans among your Skook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skook lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Skook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Skook in 1976 was 85, and 72 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skook 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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