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Skanks Family History

Skanks 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: Shanks, Skanes, Sanks, Banks, Skaggs, Spanos, Stanis, Sanes, Sacks

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Where is the Skanks family from?

You can see how Skanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skanks family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skanks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Skanks families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Skanks's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Skanks families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skanks 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 Skanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dut was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skanks. 100% of Skanks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    100%

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Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Skanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skanks 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Skanks. 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 59 military records available for the last name Skanks. For the veterans among your Skanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skanks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Skanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skanks in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skanks 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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