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Skakson Family History

Skakson 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: Samson, Aslakson, Kasson, Swanson, Sarson, Isakson, Karson, Searson

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Where is the Skakson family from?

You can see how Skakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skakson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skakson family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skakson's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Skakson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skakson 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 65 census records available for the last name Skakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skakson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skakson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skakson. For the veterans among your Skakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skakson lifespan?

Average Skakson life expectancy in 1965 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skakson 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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