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Skean Family History

Skean 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: Shean, Skehan, Skeen, Skeans, Kean, Bean, Stein, Shan, Kan, Dean

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Where is the Skean family from?

You can see how Skean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Skean families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Skean's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skean 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 Skean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skean. 30% of Skean men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Skean women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skean were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Skean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skean 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Skean. 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 667 military records available for the last name Skean. For the veterans among your Skean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skean lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Skean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Skean in 1958 was 37, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skean 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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