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Skain Family History

Skain 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: Spain, Swain, Kain, Sain, Skarin, Shain, Stain, Skains, Hain, Bain

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Where is the Skain family from?

You can see how Skain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Skain families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skain's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skain 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 Skain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skain. 43% of Skain men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Watchman
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Skain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Skain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skain 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Skain. 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 109 military records available for the last name Skain. For the veterans among your Skain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skain lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Skain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Skain in 1969 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skain 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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