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Skeele Family History

Skeele 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: Steele, Seele, Skeel, Skeete, Keele, Skeels, Seeley, Keel, Selle

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Where is the Skeele family from?

You can see how Skeele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Skeele families living in Alberta. This was about 46% of all the recorded Skeele's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skeele families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeele 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 Skeele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skeele. 25% of Skeele men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Contractor
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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What Skeele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skeele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeele 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Skeele. 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 132 military records available for the last name Skeele. For the veterans among your Skeele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeele lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Skeele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skeele in 1965 was 85, and 98 in 2001.

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