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Skains Family History

Skains Surname Meaning

English: variant of Skeens.

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


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Where is the Skains family from?

You can see how Skains families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skains family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skains families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Skains families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skains's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skains families in 1911.
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What did your Skains ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skains. 37% of Skains men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Skains women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skains were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skains. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skains 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Skains. 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 412 military records available for the last name Skains. For the veterans among your Skains ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skains lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Skains life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skains in 1955 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skains 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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