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Skeret Family History

Skeret 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: Sweet, Sieren, Skeie, Skare, Shere, Sierer, Sherer, Skeel, Skewes

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Where is the Skeret family from?

You can see how Skeret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeret family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Skeret families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Skeret families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeret's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Skeret families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeret 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 35 census records available for the last name Skeret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeret 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Skeret. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skeret. For the veterans among your Skeret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeret lifespan?

Average Skeret life expectancy in 1990 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeret 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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