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Skeeters Family History

Skeeters Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Skeeters family from?

You can see how Skeeters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeeters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skeeters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Skeeters families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Skeeters's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Skeeters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeeters 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 Skeeters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skeeters. 45% of Skeeters men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Skeeters women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skeeters were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skeeters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeeters 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Skeeters. 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 367 military records available for the last name Skeeters. For the veterans among your Skeeters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeeters lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Skeeters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skeeters in 1957 was 44, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeeters 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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