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Skahan Family History

Skahan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Skehan.

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


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Where is the Skahan family from?

You can see how Skahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Skahan families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skahan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Skahan families in 1911.
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What did your Skahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skahan. 34% of Skahan men worked as a Printer and 43% of Skahan women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skahan were Clerk and School 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

  • Printer
    34%
  • Pressman
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

What Skahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skahan 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Skahan. 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 306 military records available for the last name Skahan. For the veterans among your Skahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skahan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skahan in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skahan 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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