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Skiftun Family History

Skiftun 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: Skipton, Skilton, Sinton, Kilton, Situ, Skelton, Kitten, Kirton

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Skiftun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiftun 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Skiftun. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skiftun. For the veterans among your Skiftun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiftun lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Skiftun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skiftun in 1968 was 87, and 78 in 2003.

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