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Skoenson Family History

Skoenson 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: Stenson, Sorenson, Steenson, Swenson, Svenson, Simenson, Sornson

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Where is the Skoenson family from?

You can see how Skoenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoenson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skoenson family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Skoenson's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Skoenson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Skoenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoenson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skoenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skoenson. For the veterans among your Skoenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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