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Skaret Family History

Skaret 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: Skare, Smart, Stare, Samet, Paret, Starek, Start, Sabet, Soares

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Where is the Skaret family from?

You can see how Skaret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaret family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skaret families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Skaret families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaret's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skaret families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaret 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 Skaret ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Skaret. 100% of Skaret men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skaret women 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Skaret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Skaret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaret 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Skaret. 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 53 military records available for the last name Skaret. For the veterans among your Skaret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaret lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Skaret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skaret in 1966 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skaret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaret 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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