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Skat Family History

Skat 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: Skar, Skau, Seat, Shan, Kan, Kay, Say, Kai, Shah, Kant

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Where is the Skat family from?

You can see how Skat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skat families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Skat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Skat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skat 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Skat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Skat. For the veterans among your Skat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Skat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skat in 1968 was 74, and 80 in 2001.

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