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Skaufel Family History

Skaufel 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: Kaufer, Saffel, Skaife, Saul, Tafel, Kabel, Kusel, Kappel, Kamel

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Where is the Skaufel family from?

You can see how Skaufel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaufel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skaufel family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaufel's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skaufel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaufel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skaufel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Skaufel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Skaufel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaufel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Skaufel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Skaufel. For the veterans among your Skaufel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaufel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Skaufel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skaufel in 1976 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaufel 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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