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Skeahan Family History

Skeahan 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: Skehan, Sheahan, Skahan, Shahan, Seaman, Sheehan, Teahan, Stephan

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Where is the Skeahan family from?

You can see how Skeahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skeahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Skeahan families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Skeahan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Skeahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeahan 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 Skeahan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Skeahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Skeahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeahan 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Skeahan. 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 148 military records available for the last name Skeahan. For the veterans among your Skeahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeahan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Skeahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Skeahan in 1966 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skeahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeahan 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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