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Skobel Family History

Skobel 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: Sobel, Kobel, Nobel, Kober, Kobe, Kabel, Knobel, Kozel, Kopel, Lobel

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Where is the Skobel family from?

You can see how Skobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skobel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skobel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Skobel families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Skobel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skobel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skobel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skobel. 50% of Skobel men worked as a Shipping Clerk. .

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Skobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skobel 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Skobel. 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 111 military records available for the last name Skobel. For the veterans among your Skobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skobel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skobel in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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