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Skiate Family History

Skiate 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: Skare, Swiatek, Kite, Strate, State, Skibbe, Slate, Skeete, Skates

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Where is the Skiate family from?

You can see how Skiate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiate family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Skiate families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skiate's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Skiate families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiate 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 14 census records available for the last name Skiate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiate 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skiate. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skiate. For the veterans among your Skiate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiate

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