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Skeeler Family History

Skeeler 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: Keeler, Skeeter, Sheeler, Seller, Keller, Seeley, Semler, Speller

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Where is the Skeeler family from?

You can see how Skeeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeeler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Skeeler families living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeeler's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Skeeler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeeler 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 124 census records available for the last name Skeeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeeler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Skeeler. 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 Skeeler. For the veterans among your Skeeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeeler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Skeeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skeeler in 1975 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeeler 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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