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Skiple Family History

Skiple 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: Siple, Seiple, Skipper, Supple, Staple, Spille, Kile, Shipley, Saile

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Where is the Skiple family from?

You can see how Skiple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiple family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skiple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Skiple families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skiple's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skiple families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiple 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 Skiple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skiple. 72% of Skiple men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Skiple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Skiple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiple 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Skiple. 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 31 military records available for the last name Skiple. For the veterans among your Skiple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiple lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Skiple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skiple in 1952 was 39, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiple 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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