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Skanke Family History

Skanke 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: Stanke, Swanke, Kaake, Sankey, Hanke, Kane, Kaske, Sante, Shanks

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Where is the Skanke family from?

You can see how Skanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skanke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skanke family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skanke's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Skanke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skanke 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 57 census records available for the last name Skanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skanke 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Skanke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skanke. For the veterans among your Skanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skanke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Skanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skanke in 1978 was 79, and 97 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skanke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skanke 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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