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Skibo Family History

Skibo Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish (and possibly also of Sorbian) Skiba.

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


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Where is the Skibo family from?

You can see how Skibo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skibo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skibo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Skibo families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skibo's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skibo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skibo 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 Skibo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skibo. 42% of Skibo men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Skibo women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skibo were Salesman and Sales Girl.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Coal Miner
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Sales Girl
    25%

What Skibo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Skibo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skibo 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Skibo. 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 451 military records available for the last name Skibo. For the veterans among your Skibo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skibo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Skibo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skibo in 1942 was 31, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skibo 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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