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Skennion Family History

Skennion 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: Hennion, Kennison, Bennion, Kennon, Kenyon, Kenton, Shannon, Senior

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Where is the Skennion family from?

You can see how Skennion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skennion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skennion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Skennion families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Skennion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skennion families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Skennion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skennion 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skennion. 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 51 military records available for the last name Skennion. For the veterans among your Skennion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skennion lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Skennion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skennion in 1964 was 47, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skennion 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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