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Sketoe Family History

Sketoe 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: Skelton, Seto, Keto, Skeie, Kehoe, Steptoe, Sette, Skeete, Seeton

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Where is the Sketoe family from?

You can see how Sketoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sketoe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sketoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sketoe family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Sketoe's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Sketoe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sketoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sketoe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Sketoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sketoe 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sketoe. 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 335 military records available for the last name Sketoe. For the veterans among your Sketoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sketoe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sketoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sketoe in 1960 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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