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Skaer Name Meaning

Altered form of Norwegian Skjær: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named meaning ‘skerry rock’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Skaar, Skar, Soler, Soter, Starr, Shaver, Sahr, Shaer, Keer, Super

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Where is the Skaer family from?

You can see how Skaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skaer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 50 Skaer families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Skaer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skaer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skaer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skaer. 27% of Skaer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skaer women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    27%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaer 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Skaer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 175 military records available for the last name Skaer. For the veterans among your Skaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skaer in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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