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Skeps Family History

Skeps 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: Skees, Sens, Skop, Sykes, Syers, Kreps, Kees, Kops, Sepe, Akers

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Where is the Skeps family from?

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

What did your Skeps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trackman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skeps. 100% of Skeps men worked as a Trackman. .

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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

  • Trackman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Skeps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeps 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 Skeps. 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 6 military records available for the last name Skeps. For the veterans among your Skeps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeps lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Skeps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skeps in 1975 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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