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Skindell Family History

Skindell 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: Kindell, Swindell, Sindel, Lindell, Sandell, Spindel, Sundell

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Where is the Skindell family from?

You can see how Skindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skindell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skindell family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Skindell's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Skindell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skindell 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 45 census records available for the last name Skindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skindell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skindell. 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 53 military records available for the last name Skindell. For the veterans among your Skindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skindell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Skindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Skindell in 1970 was 98, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skindell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skindell 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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