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Skewis Family History

Skewis Name Meaning

see Skews .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Skewes, Lewis, Skeie, Clewis, Skeans, Skeens, Rewis, Kowis, Skeels

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Where is the Skewis family from?

You can see how Skewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skewis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skewis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Skewis families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Skewis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Skewis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skewis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Art Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skewis. 28% of Skewis men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Skewis women worked as an Art Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skewis were Blacksmith and Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Blacksmith
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Art Teacher
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skewis 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Skewis. 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 228 military records available for the last name Skewis. For the veterans among your Skewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skewis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Skewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Skewis in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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