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Skags Family History

Skags 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: Skaggs, Kage, Sas, Sage, Sears, Sias, Shams, Stagg, Kaas, Kass

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Where is the Skags family from?

You can see how Skags families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skags family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skags families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Skags families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Skags's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Skags families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skags 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 Skags ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skags. 60% of Skags men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Skags family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Skags. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skags 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skags. 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 33 military records available for the last name Skags. For the veterans among your Skags ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skags lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Skags life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skags in 1994 was 82, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skags

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skags 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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