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Skites Family History

Skites 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: Skiles, Sites, Skates, Stites, Scites, Spies, Sires, Skiver, Sides

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Where is the Skites family from?

You can see how Skites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skites family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skites families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Skites family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skites's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Skites families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skites 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 109 census records available for the last name Skites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skites 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Skites. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skites. For the veterans among your Skites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skites lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Skites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skites in 1971 was 84, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skites 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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