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Skantz Family History

Skantz 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: Kantz, Stantz, Shantz, Kant, Stentz, Sante, Sant, Kuntz, Lantz

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Where is the Skantz family from?

You can see how Skantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skantz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skantz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Skantz families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Skantz's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Skantz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skantz 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 Skantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skantz. 50% of Skantz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Skantz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skantz were Coal Miner and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Coal Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Skantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Skantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skantz 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Skantz. 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 85 military records available for the last name Skantz. For the veterans among your Skantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skantz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Skantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skantz in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skantz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skantz 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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