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Skebe Family History

Skebe Name 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: Skeie, Skube, Siebe, Skene, Kobe, Kibe, See, Sebo, Riebe, Stoebe

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Where is the Skebe family from?

You can see how Skebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skebe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skebe family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skebe's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Skebe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Punch Press Hepper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skebe. 50% of Skebe men worked as a Punch Press Hepper. .

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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

  • Punch Press Hepper
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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What Skebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Skebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skebe 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Skebe. 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 68 military records available for the last name Skebe. For the veterans among your Skebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skebe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Skebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skebe in 1960 was 52, and 64 in 2003.

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