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Skevin Family History

Skevin 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: Kevin, Sevin, Slevin, Stein, Savin, Levin, Slavin, Steven, Nevin

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Where is the Skevin family from?

You can see how Skevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skevin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skevin family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skevin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Skevin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skevin 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 15 census records available for the last name Skevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skevin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Skevin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skevin. For the veterans among your Skevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skevin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Skevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Skevin in 1967 was 72, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skevin 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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