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Skiens Family History

Skiens 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, Stiens, Sens, Stien, Spies, Kies, Kiene, Siess, Sebens, Skeen

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Where is the Skiens family from?

You can see how Skiens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiens family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Skiens family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Skiens's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Skiens families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiens 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 Skiens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skiens. 100% of Skiens women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Skiens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Skiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skiens. 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 58 military records available for the last name Skiens. For the veterans among your Skiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Skiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skiens in 1970 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiens 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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