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Skahen Family History

Skahen 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: Skagen, Skahan, Shen, Kamen, Kahn, Skehan, Shahan, Kaden, Kalen

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Where is the Skahen family from?

You can see how Skahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skahen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skahen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Skahen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 37% of all the recorded Skahen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Skahen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skahen 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 Skahen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skahen. 60% of Skahen men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Skahen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Skahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skahen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Skahen. 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 86 military records available for the last name Skahen. For the veterans among your Skahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skahen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Skahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skahen in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skahen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skahen 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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