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Skael Family History

Skael 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: Skeel, Skaer, Kiel, Saul, Israel, Kabel, Kamel, Karl, Kaul, Savel

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Where is the Skael family from?

You can see how Skael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skael family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skael family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skael's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skael families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skael 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 24 census records available for the last name Skael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skael 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skael. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skael. For the veterans among your Skael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skael lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Skael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skael in 1977 was 87, and 83 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skael 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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