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Skennan Family History

Skennan 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: Kennan, Senna, Brennan, Skehan, Keenan, Kinnan, Drennan, Grennan

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Where is the Skennan family from?

You can see how Skennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skennan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Skennan families living in Kent. This was about 70% of all the recorded Skennan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Skennan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Skennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skennan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skennan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skennan. For the veterans among your Skennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skennan

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