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Skayhan Family History

Skayhan 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: Skahan, Skehan, Shahan, Kathan, Kahan, Slayman, Mayhan, Shawhan

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Where is the Skayhan family from?

You can see how Skayhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skayhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skayhan families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Skayhan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Skayhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skayhan 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 41 census records available for the last name Skayhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skayhan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skayhan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Skayhan. For the veterans among your Skayhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skayhan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Skayhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skayhan in 1961 was 44, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skayhan 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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