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Skehn Family History

Skehn 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, Skeen, Kehn, Stein, Shen, Kern, Ken, Kehr, Kuhn, Stern

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Where is the Skehn family from?

You can see how Skehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Skehn families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Skehn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skehn 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 90 census records available for the last name Skehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skehn 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 Skehn. 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 Skehn. For the veterans among your Skehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skehn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skehn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skehn

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