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Skemes Family History

Skemes 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: Skewes, Skees, Nemes, Remes, Keyes, Kees, Skeie, Somes, Spees, Skeel

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Where is the Skemes family from?

You can see how Skemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skemes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skemes families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Skemes families living in Fife. This was about 88% of all the recorded Skemes's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Skemes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Skemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skemes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Skemes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skemes. For the veterans among your Skemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skemes lifespan?

Average Skemes life expectancy in 1966 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skemes 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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