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Skaine Family History

Skaine 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: Saine, Kaine, Swaine, Skains, Skaife, Spain, Paine, Laine, Raine

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Where is the Skaine family from?

You can see how Skaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skaine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Skaine family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skaine's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Skaine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaine 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 156 census records available for the last name Skaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaine 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Skaine. 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 13 military records available for the last name Skaine. For the veterans among your Skaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Skaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skaine in 1965 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaine 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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