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Shkan Family History

Shkan Surname 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: Shan, Shean, Han, Kan, Shen, Shah, Swan, Shaw, Span, Shao

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Where is the Shkan family from?

You can see how Shkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shkan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shkan family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shkan's in USA. California had the highest population of Shkan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Shkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shkan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shkan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Shkan. For the veterans among your Shkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shkan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Shkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shkan in 1985 was 93, and 64 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shkan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shkan 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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