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Skeenes Family History

Skeenes 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: Skeens, Sweeney, Stennes, Keeney, Skeeter, Skewes, Skeen, Keene

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Where is the Skeenes family from?

You can see how Skeenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeenes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skeenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Skeenes families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeenes's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Skeenes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeenes 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 158 census records available for the last name Skeenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeenes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skeenes. 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 46 military records available for the last name Skeenes. For the veterans among your Skeenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeenes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skeenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skeenes in 1962 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeenes 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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