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Skaife Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Scaife .

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


Similar surnames: Scafe, Spaide, Swaine, Kaine, Saile, Saine, Karpe, Craige, Smail

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Where is the Skaife family from?

You can see how Skaife families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaife family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skaife families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Skaife families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skaife's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Skaife families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaife surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skaife ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skaife. 100% of Skaife men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Skaife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaife 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Skaife. 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 266 military records available for the last name Skaife. For the veterans among your Skaife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaife lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Skaife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skaife in 1965 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

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