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Skoken Family History

Skoken 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: Skokan, Skogen, Stoken, Spoden, Stoker, Soden, Skok, Stolen, Stoke

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Where is the Skoken family from?

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

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Skoken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoken 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Skoken. 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 12 military records available for the last name Skoken. For the veterans among your Skoken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Skoken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skoken in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoken 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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