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Skehens Family History

Skehens 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: Skeens, Stevens, Skehan, Sebens, Skewes, Skeen, Saelens, Skeans

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Where is the Skehens family from?

You can see how Skehens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skehens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skehens family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skehens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skehens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skehens 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 Skehens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skehens. 100% of Skehens men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Skehens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skehens 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Skehens. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skehens. For the veterans among your Skehens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skehens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Skehens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skehens in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skehens 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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