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Skon Family History

Skon 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: Son, Kon, Skop, Skok, Sion, Okon, Skog, Shon, Skov, Skow

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Where is the Skon family from?

You can see how Skon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Skon families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skon's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skon 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 Skon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skon. 37% of Skon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Skon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skon were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Skon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Skon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skon 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Skon. 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 102 military records available for the last name Skon. For the veterans among your Skon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Skon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skon in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skon 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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