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Skein Family History

Skein 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: Stein, Skeie, Shein, Skeen, Sein, Sabin, Shen, Spain, Kern, Savin

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Where is the Skein family from?

You can see how Skein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Skein families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Skein's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skein 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 Skein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher (shopke was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skein. 100% of Skein men worked as a Master Butcher (shopke.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher (shopke
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skein 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Skein. 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 523 military records available for the last name Skein. For the veterans among your Skein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Skein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skein in 1968 was 79, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skein 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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