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Skowson Family History

Skowson 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, Snowdon, Dowson, Towson, Howson, Skousen, Slawson, Rowson

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Where is the Skowson family from?

You can see how Skowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skowson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skowson families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skowson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skowson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skowson 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 Skowson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skowson. 100% of Skowson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Skowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skowson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Skowson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skowson. For the veterans among your Skowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skowson

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