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Skoien Family History

Skoien 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: Skogen, Spoden, Soden, Stien, Stolen, Oien, Koren, Sapien, Skokan

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Where is the Skoien family from?

You can see how Skoien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skoien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Skoien families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skoien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skoien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoien 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 Skoien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skoien. 50% of Skoien men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skoien women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Skoien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Skoien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoien 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Skoien. 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 98 military records available for the last name Skoien. For the veterans among your Skoien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Skoien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Skoien in 1967 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skoien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoien 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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