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Skates Family History

Skates Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scates.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skates family from?

You can see how Skates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skates families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Skates families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Skates's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skates families in 1891.
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What did your Skates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skates. 29% of Skates men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Skates women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skates were Dock Labourer and Shorthand Typist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • Dock Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Skates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skates 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Skates. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skates. For the veterans among your Skates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skates lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skates in 1962 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skates 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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