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Skamfer Family History

Skamfer 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: Kamber, Kamler, Kaufer, Kamer, Kapfer, Kammer, Samper, Stammer

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Where is the Skamfer family from?

You can see how Skamfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skamfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skamfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Skamfer families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skamfer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skamfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skamfer 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 Skamfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skamfer. 100% of Skamfer 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 Skamfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Skamfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skamfer 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Skamfer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Skamfer. For the veterans among your Skamfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skamfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Skamfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Skamfer in 1965 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skamfer 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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