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Skovran Family History

Skovran 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: Skora, Koran, Skokan, Shovan, Skogman, Skowron, Kocian, Konrad

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Where is the Skovran family from?

You can see how Skovran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skovran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Skovran families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Skovran's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skovran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skovran 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 Skovran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skovran. 73% of Skovran men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Skovran women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skovran were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    73%
  • New Worker
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Skovran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Skovran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skovran 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Skovran. 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 149 military records available for the last name Skovran. For the veterans among your Skovran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skovran lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Skovran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skovran in 1947 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skovran 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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