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Skaer Family History

Skaer Surname Meaning

Altered form of Norwegian Skjær: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named meaning ‘skerry rock’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skaer family from?

You can see how Skaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skaer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Skaer families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Skaer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skaer families in 1891.
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What did your Skaer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skaer. 100% of Skaer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaer 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Skaer. 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 175 military records available for the last name Skaer. For the veterans among your Skaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skaer in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaer 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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