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Skendall Family History

Skendall 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: Kendall, Sandall, Arendall, Rendall, Stendahl, Swindall, Kendell

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Where is the Skendall family from?

You can see how Skendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skendall family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skendall family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Skendall's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Skendall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skendall 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 160 census records available for the last name Skendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skendall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Skendall. 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 181 military records available for the last name Skendall. For the veterans among your Skendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skendall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Skendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skendall in 1966 was 61, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skendall 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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