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Skale Family History

Skale 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: Sale, Kale, Skala, Skare, Seale, Smale, Gale, Hale, Sala, Sales

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Where is the Skale family from?

You can see how Skale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Skale family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skale 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 Skale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skale. 43% of Skale men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Bartender
    29%

What Skale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Skale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skale 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Skale. 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 62 military records available for the last name Skale. For the veterans among your Skale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Skale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skale in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skale 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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