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Skelps Family History

Skelps 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: Kelp, Skewes, Kells, Skiles, Skeans, Skeens, Shelp, Spelts, Spells

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Where is the Skelps family from?

You can see how Skelps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skelps family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelps's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Skelps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skelps ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skelps ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Skelps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelps 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skelps. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skelps. For the veterans among your Skelps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelps lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Skelps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skelps in 1998 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

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