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Skenders Family History

Skenders 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: Skender, Kender, Stender, Penders, Saunders, Selders, Sender, Enders

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Skenders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skenders 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skenders. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Skenders. For the veterans among your Skenders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skenders lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Skenders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Skenders in 1971 was 83, and 78 in 1979.

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