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Skaines Family History

Skaines 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: Staines, Skains, Skanes, Raines, Gaines, Baines, Saine, Sanes, Caines

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Where is the Skaines family from?

You can see how Skaines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaines family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Skaines family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaines's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Skaines families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaines 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 Skaines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skaines. 72% of Skaines men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skaines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaines 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Skaines. 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 151 military records available for the last name Skaines. For the veterans among your Skaines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaines lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skaines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Skaines in 1964 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skaines

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaines 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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