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Skobis Family History

Skobis 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: Solis, Dobis, Nobis, Skubic, Kobus, Stobie, Kubis, Kolis, Sobie

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Where is the Skobis family from?

You can see how Skobis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skobis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skobis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Skobis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skobis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skobis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skobis 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 170 census records available for the last name Skobis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skobis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Skobis. 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 Skobis. For the veterans among your Skobis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skobis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Skobis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skobis in 1966 was 82, and 98 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skobis 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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