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Skei Family History

Skei 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, Shi, Wei, Stein, Asker, Saeki, Mei, Kai, Shen, Ki

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Where is the Skei family from?

You can see how Skei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skei families living in Oregon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skei's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Skei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skei. 100% of Skei men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Skei women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Skei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skei 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Skei. 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 44 military records available for the last name Skei. For the veterans among your Skei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skei lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Skei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skei in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 1998.

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