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Skovlin Family History

Skovlin 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: Shovlin, Koplin, Shevlin, Solin, Smolin, Slovin, Kollin, Kolin

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Where is the Skovlin family from?

You can see how Skovlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skovlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skovlin family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Skovlin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Skovlin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Skovlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skovlin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Skovlin. 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 Skovlin. For the veterans among your Skovlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skovlin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Skovlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skovlin in 1970 was 80, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skovlin 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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