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Skiffer Family History

Skiffer 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: Shiffer, Kiefer, Skipper, Kipfer, Schiffer, Skiver, Skinner, Saffer

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Where is the Skiffer family from?

You can see how Skiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiffer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skiffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Skiffer families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skiffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skiffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skiffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skiffer. 100% of Skiffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Skiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiffer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skiffer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Skiffer. For the veterans among your Skiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiffer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Skiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skiffer in 1966 was 40, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiffer 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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