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Skene Name Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire and Angus): variant of Skeen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stine, Kane, Skuse, Shyne, Skeen, Shen, Sterne, Kenne, Suen, Sayne

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Where is the Skene family from?

You can see how Skene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skene families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 38 Skene families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Skene's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Skene families in 1911.
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What did your Skene ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Skene. 42% of Skene men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skene women worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Fireman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Skene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skene 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Skene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Skene. For the veterans among your Skene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skene lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Skene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skene in 1959 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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