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Skanda Family History

Skanda 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: Kanda, Sanda, Swanda, Skarda, Sada, Landa, Banda, Sand, Sando, Konda

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Where is the Skanda family from?

You can see how Skanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skanda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skanda family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skanda's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Skanda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skanda 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 Skanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skanda. 100% of Skanda men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Skanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Skanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skanda 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 Skanda. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skanda. For the veterans among your Skanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skanda lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Skanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skanda in 1970 was 67, and 66 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skanda 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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