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Skeber Family History

Skeber 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: Seeber, Sieber, Steber, Keber, Seber, Kober, Speer, Eber, Bieber

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Where is the Skeber family from?

You can see how Skeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skeber families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skeber's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Skeber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeber 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 66 census records available for the last name Skeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeber 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 Skeber. 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 23 military records available for the last name Skeber. For the veterans among your Skeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeber lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Skeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skeber in 1977 was 90, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skeber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeber 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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