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Skrien Family History

Skrien 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: Marien, Stien, Kren, Sorin, Krieg, Sapien, Skeie, Skogen, Kries

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Where is the Skrien family from?

You can see how Skrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skrien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Skrien families living in Georgia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Skrien's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Skrien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skrien 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 81 census records available for the last name Skrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrien 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 Skrien. 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 26 military records available for the last name Skrien. For the veterans among your Skrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrien lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Skrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Skrien in 1971 was 53, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skrien 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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