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Skiff Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Possibly a metonymic occupational name for a waterman on the Thames. The name is found in the 16th and 17th centuries in and around London.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Scaff, Schiff, Griff, Staff, Stiff, Koff, Reiff, Seif, Boff, Sarff

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Skiff Family Origin

Where is the Skiff family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Skiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Skiff families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 31 Skiff families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Skiff's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Skiff families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Skiff Family Occupations

    What did your Skiff ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Skiff family was Keeping House. The most common Skiff occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Skiff's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Skiff.

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    • Farmer

      33%

    • Laborer

      5%

    • Farm Laborer

      4%

    • Keeping House

      4%

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

    Skiff Historical Records

    What Skiff family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Skiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 481 immigration records available for the last name Skiff. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Skiff. For the veterans among your Skiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Skiff Life Expectancy

    What is the average Skiff lifespan?

    Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Skiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skiff in 1960 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiff

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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