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Skannal Family History

Skannal 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: Sanna, Sandal, Kannan, Kannel, Hanna, Kann, Mannan, Kanda, Shankar

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Where is the Skannal family from?

You can see how Skannal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skannal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skannal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Skannal families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Skannal's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Skannal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skannal 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 Skannal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skannal. 100% of Skannal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skannal women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Skannal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Skannal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skannal 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skannal. 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 41 military records available for the last name Skannal. For the veterans among your Skannal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skannal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Skannal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skannal in 1970 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skannal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skannal 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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