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Skates Name Meaning

English: variant of Scates .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Slates, Skanes, Scates, States, Bates, Tates, Soares, Cates, Kates

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Where is the Skates family from?

You can see how Skates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skates families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Skates families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Skates's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Skates families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skates surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skates. 26% of Skates men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Skates women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skates were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Skates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skates 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Skates. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skates. For the veterans among your Skates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skates lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skates in 1962 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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