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Skever Family History

Skever 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: Skiver, Sever, Stever, Seever, Siever, Kever, Lever, Klever, Speer

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Skever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skever 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skever. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skever. For the veterans among your Skever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skever lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Skever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skever in 1969 was 51, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skever 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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