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Skena Family History

Skena 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: Sena, Siena, Skene, Shen, Ken, Seda, Senna, Sens, Sheng, Sera

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Where is the Skena family from?

You can see how Skena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skena family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Skena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Skena family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skena's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Skena families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skena 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 87 census records available for the last name Skena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skena 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skena. 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 133 military records available for the last name Skena. For the veterans among your Skena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skena lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Skena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Skena in 1969 was 65, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skena 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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