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Skeeter Family History

Skeeter Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. This is a predominantly VA name. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Skeeter family from?

You can see how Skeeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeeter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Skeeter families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skeeter's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Skeeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skeeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skeeter. 100% of Skeeter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skeeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skeeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeeter 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Skeeter. 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 662 military records available for the last name Skeeter. For the veterans among your Skeeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeeter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skeeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Skeeter in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skeeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeeter 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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