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Skaw Family History

Skaw 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: Shaw, Skar, Skau, Skow, Spaw, Shan, Kan, Kay, Say, Kai

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Where is the Skaw family from?

You can see how Skaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaw family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skaw families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Skaw families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Skaw's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Skaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaw 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 Skaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skaw. 34% of Skaw men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Skaw women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skaw were Clerk 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Skaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaw 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Skaw. 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 147 military records available for the last name Skaw. For the veterans among your Skaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Skaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skaw in 1968 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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