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Skan Family History

Skan Surname Meaning

see Scane.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Skan family from?

You can see how Skan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Skan families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skan's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Skan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skan 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 Skan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tobacco Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skan. 50% of Skan men worked as a Tobacco Dealer and 85% of Skan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skan were Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tobacco Dealer
    50%
  • Solicitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%

What Skan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skan 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Skan. 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 127 military records available for the last name Skan. For the veterans among your Skan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skan lifespan?

Average Skan life expectancy in 1994 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skan 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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