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Skaff Family History

Skaff Surname Meaning

Arabic (Lebanon): occupational name from Arabic sakkāf or iskāf ‘shoemaker’. It is found among Christians.

Compare Scaff. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Slovenian Škof (see Skoff).

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


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Where is the Skaff family from?

You can see how Skaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Skaff families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skaff families in 1891.
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What did your Skaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skaff. 27% of Skaff men worked as a Salesman and 48% of Skaff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skaff were Owner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    48%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaff 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Skaff. 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 326 military records available for the last name Skaff. For the veterans among your Skaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Skaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Skaff in 1955 was 33, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaff 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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