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Skanen Family History

Skanen 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: Skagen, Skanes, Kann, Kamen, Kane, Niskanen, Sanden, Sonnen, Standen

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Where is the Skanen family from?

You can see how Skanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skanen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Skanen families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skanen's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Skanen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skanen 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 70 census records available for the last name Skanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skanen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Skanen. 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 Skanen. For the veterans among your Skanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skanen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Skanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Skanen in 1967 was 72, and 44 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skanen 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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