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Skeins Family History

Skeins 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: Skeans, Skeens, Skains, Stein, Sens, Skeie, Salins, Shein, Leins

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Where is the Skeins family from?

You can see how Skeins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Skeins families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeins's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Skeins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeins 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 Skeins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skeins. 100% of Skeins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skeins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Skeins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeins 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Skeins. 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 197 military records available for the last name Skeins. For the veterans among your Skeins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Skeins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skeins in 1961 was 53, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeins 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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