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Skeval Family History

Skeval 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: Seal, Skehan, Koval, Skeel, Skerl, Keal, Segal, Skubal, Spegal

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Where is the Skeval family from?

You can see how Skeval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeval family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skeval family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeval's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skeval families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeval 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 34 census records available for the last name Skeval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeval 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Skeval. 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 11 military records available for the last name Skeval. For the veterans among your Skeval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeval lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Skeval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skeval in 1974 was 72, and 54 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeval 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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