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Skamser Family History

Skamser 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: Kaiser, Kamber, Kamler, Kamer, Kammer, Kaser, Samper, Ramser, Stammer

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Where is the Skamser family from?

You can see how Skamser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skamser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skamser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Skamser families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Skamser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skamser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skamser 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 Skamser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skamser. 100% of Skamser men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Skamser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Skamser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skamser 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Skamser. 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 66 military records available for the last name Skamser. For the veterans among your Skamser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skamser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Skamser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skamser in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skamser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skamser 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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