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Skopes Family History

Skopes 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: Swopes, Kopec, Kopel, Koper, Skop, Scopel, Kopas, Soper, Sloper, Kops

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What did your Skopes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skopes. 100% of Skopes men worked as a Car Cleaner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Car Cleaner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Skopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skopes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Skopes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skopes. For the veterans among your Skopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skopes lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Skopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skopes in 1983 was 81, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skopes 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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