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Skolen Family History

Skolen 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: Stolen, Smolen, Skogen, Nolen, Spoden, Kolden, Soler, Dolen, Bolen

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Where is the Skolen family from?

You can see how Skolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skolen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skolen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skolen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skolen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Skolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Skolen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skolen. For the veterans among your Skolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Skolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Skolen in 1978 was 75, and 51 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skolen 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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