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Sketl Family History

Sketl 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: Skeel, Skerl, Sell, Keil, Seal, Seth, Ketz, Keel, Kehl, Kell

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Where is the Sketl family from?

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

What did your Sketl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sketl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sketl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sketl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sketl. For the veterans among your Sketl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sketl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sketl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sketl in 1967 was 81, and 77 in 2000.

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