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Skien Family History

Skien 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: Stien, Skeen, Sien, Kien, Kiel, Shen, Wien, Kinn, Bien, Spier

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Where is the Skien family from?

You can see how Skien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skien family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Skien family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Skien's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Skien families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skien 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 Skien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skien. 100% of Skien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skien women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Skien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Skien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skien 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Skien. 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 18 military records available for the last name Skien. For the veterans among your Skien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Skien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skien in 1964 was 82, and 61 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skien 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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