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Skrei Family History

Skrei 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: Schei, Sari, Suri, Kreis, Sardi, Sires, Kren, Akre, Streit, Siri

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Where is the Skrei family from?

You can see how Skrei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skrei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skrei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Skrei families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skrei's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skrei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skrei 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 Skrei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skrei. 100% of Skrei 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
    100%

What Skrei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Skrei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrei 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Skrei. 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 7 military records available for the last name Skrei. For the veterans among your Skrei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrei lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Skrei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skrei in 1968 was 69, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skrei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skrei 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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