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Skvier Family History

Skvier 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: Sevier, Spier, Javier, Stier, Schier, Skiver, Govier, Sever, Shier

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Where is the Skvier family from?

You can see how Skvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skvier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Skvier families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Skvier families living in Caithness. This was about 88% of all the recorded Skvier's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Skvier families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skvier 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 18 census records available for the last name Skvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skvier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skvier. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skvier. For the veterans among your Skvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skvier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Skvier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skvier in 1967 was 30, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skvier 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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