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Ske Family History

Ske 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: See, Ike, Ake, Iske, Skye, Sky, Ke, Eke, Sze, Oke

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Where is the Ske family from?

You can see how Ske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ske family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Ske families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ske families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Ske's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ske 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 708 census records available for the last name Ske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ske 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Ske. 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 116 military records available for the last name Ske. For the veterans among your Ske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ske lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ske 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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