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Skonning Family History

Skonning 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: Kanning, Ronning, Kenning, Sinning, Lonning, Koenning, Koning

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Where is the Skonning family from?

You can see how Skonning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skonning family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Skonning family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Skonning's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Skonning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skonning 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 21 census records available for the last name Skonning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skonning 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Skonning. 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 7 military records available for the last name Skonning. For the veterans among your Skonning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skonning lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Skonning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skonning in 1979 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skonning 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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