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Skivan Family History

Skivan 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: Sliva, Ivan, Skehan, Sylvan, Skiver, Skokan, Sliman, Spivak, Siman

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Where is the Skivan family from?

You can see how Skivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skivan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skivan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Skivan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Skivan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Skivan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Skivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skivan 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 Skivan. 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 Skivan. For the veterans among your Skivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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