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Skaathun Family History

Skaathun 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: Harthun, Kathan, Ramthun, Skahan, Arthur, Seaton, Stanton, Kasten

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Skaathun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaathun 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Skaathun. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Skaathun. For the veterans among your Skaathun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaathun lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Skaathun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skaathun in 1968 was 73, and 66 in 2001.

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