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Skalen Family History

Skalen 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: Kalen, Skagen, Salen, Sales, Sale, Kale, Kamen, Scales, Stolen, Kalan

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Where is the Skalen family from?

You can see how Skalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skalen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Skalen family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skalen's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Skalen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalen 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 Skalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skalen. 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 Skalen. For the veterans among your Skalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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