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Skinkle Family History

Skinkle 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: Kinkle, Shinkle, Spinale, Swingle, Finkle, Single, Spindle, Swindle

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Where is the Skinkle family from?

You can see how Skinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinkle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Skinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Skinkle families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Skinkle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skinkle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skinkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skinkle. 28% of Skinkle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Skinkle women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skinkle were Chauffeur and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Engineer
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinkle 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Skinkle. 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 307 military records available for the last name Skinkle. For the veterans among your Skinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinkle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Skinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skinkle in 1955 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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