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Skanes Family History

Skanes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Skanes itself unexplained though it may be a variant of Cane.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skanes family from?

You can see how Skanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skanes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Skanes families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skanes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Skanes families in 1891.
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What did your Skanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skanes. 22% of Skanes men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Skanes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skanes were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skanes 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Skanes. 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 183 military records available for the last name Skanes. For the veterans among your Skanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skanes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skanes in 1964 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skanes 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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