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Skakelja Family History

Skakelja 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: Saarela, Savela, Skala, Skalka, Sabella, Kapela, Makela, Sakala

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Skakelja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skakelja 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Skakelja. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Skakelja. For the veterans among your Skakelja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skakelja lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Skakelja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skakelja in 1979 was 85, and 84 in 1996.

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