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Skouse Family History

Skouse 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: Smouse, Skuse, Skousen, Shouse, House, Brouse, Kruse, Kuse, Couse

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Where is the Skouse family from?

You can see how Skouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skouse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skouse families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Skouse family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skouse's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skouse families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brick Layer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skouse. 100% of Skouse men worked as a Brick Layer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Brick Layer
    100%

What Skouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Skouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skouse 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Skouse. 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 58 military records available for the last name Skouse. For the veterans among your Skouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skouse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Skouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Skouse in 1974 was 86, and 1 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skouse 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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