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Skenas Family History

Skenas 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: Sens, Sena, Skehan, Duenas, Skewes, Arenas, Sklenar, Senay, Kanas

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Where is the Skenas family from?

You can see how Skenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skenas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skenas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Skenas family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Skenas's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Skenas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Skenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skenas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Skenas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Skenas. For the veterans among your Skenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skenas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Skenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skenas in 1980 was 88, and 102 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skenas 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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