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Skaim Family History

Skaim 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: Kaim, Swaim, Kim, Kai, Stamm, Spain, Kam, Shim, Sakai, Salm

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Where is the Skaim family from?

You can see how Skaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skaim family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaim's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Skaim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaim 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 81 census records available for the last name Skaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaim 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Skaim. 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 23 military records available for the last name Skaim. For the veterans among your Skaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaim lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Skaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Skaim in 1945 was 35, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaim 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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