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Skowran Family History

Skowran 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: Skowron, Skora, Snowman, Koran, Skokan, Showman, Skogman, Kocian

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Where is the Skowran family from?

You can see how Skowran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skowran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skowran families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Skowran's in USA. California had the highest population of Skowran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skowran 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 Skowran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skowran. 100% of Skowran men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Skowran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Skowran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skowran 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Skowran. 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 484 military records available for the last name Skowran. For the veterans among your Skowran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skowran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Skowran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skowran in 1962 was 67, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skowran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skowran 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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