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Skeater Family History

Skeater 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: Skeeter, Skeeters, Setter, Seaberg, Ketter, Shearer, Kater, Seaver

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Where is the Skeater family from?

You can see how Skeater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeater family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Skeater families living in Surrey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Skeater 's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Skeater families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeater 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 95 census records available for the last name Skeater . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeater 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Skeater . 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 3 military records available for the last name Skeater . For the veterans among your Skeater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeater lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeater 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skeater

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