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Skibbe Family History

Skibbe Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian and Polish Skiba.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skibbe family from?

You can see how Skibbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skibbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skibbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Skibbe families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Skibbe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skibbe families in 1880.
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What did your Skibbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skibbe. 38% of Skibbe men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Skibbe women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skibbe were Farming and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Skibbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skibbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skibbe 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Skibbe. 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 567 military records available for the last name Skibbe. For the veterans among your Skibbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skibbe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Skibbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skibbe in 1953 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skibbe 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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