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Skavish Family History

Skavish 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: Stavish, Slavich, Savich, Kadish, Kalish, Stanish, Stavis, Beamish

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Where is the Skavish family from?

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

There are 24 census records available for the last name Skavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skavish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skavish. 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 47 military records available for the last name Skavish. For the veterans among your Skavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skavish lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Skavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skavish in 1992 was 93, and 100 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skavish 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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