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Skieff Family History

Skieff 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: Skiff, Stiff, Sheff, Steff, Stief, Skoff, Shiff, Scheff, Streff

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Where is the Skieff family from?

You can see how Skieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skieff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Skieff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Skieff family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skieff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skieff families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skieff 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 75 census records available for the last name Skieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skieff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skieff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Skieff. For the veterans among your Skieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skieff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Skieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skieff in 1952 was 40, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skieff 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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