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Skechan Family History

Skechan 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, Kochan, Sheehan, Suchan, Kuchan, Stephan, Shehan, Keehan

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Where is the Skechan family from?

You can see how Skechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skechan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Skechan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Skechan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skechan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skechan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skechan 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 60 census records available for the last name Skechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skechan 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 Skechan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skechan. For the veterans among your Skechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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