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Skoss Family History

Skoss 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: Koss, Stoss, Sloss, Soss, Ross, Kos, Cross, Moss, Gross, Oss

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Where is the Skoss family from?

You can see how Skoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skoss families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skoss's in USA. California had the highest population of Skoss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoss 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 67 census records available for the last name Skoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoss 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Skoss. 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 13 military records available for the last name Skoss. For the veterans among your Skoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Skoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Skoss in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoss 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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