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Skevis Family History

Skevis 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: Levis, Chevis, Kevin, Skeie, Bevis, Skewes, Sevin, Revis, Skeans

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Where is the Skevis family from?

You can see how Skevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skevis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skevis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Skevis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Skevis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skevis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skevis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skevis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Skevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skevis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Skevis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Skevis. For the veterans among your Skevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skevis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Skevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skevis in 1984 was 88, and 56 in 2003.

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