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Skrein Family History

Skrein 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: Krein, Stein, Klein, Schein, Serlin, Kreis, Frein, Kren, Streit, Rein

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Skrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrein 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Skrein. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Skrein. For the veterans among your Skrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Skrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skrein in 1970 was 84, and 98 in 2002.

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