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Skarin Family History

Skarin Surname Meaning

Swedish: habitational name from any of several places named with Old Swedish skar (e.g. Skara) in most cases meaning ‘cleft crevice’.

+ the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Skarin family from?

You can see how Skarin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skarin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Skarin families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Skarin families in 1911.
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What did your Skarin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skarin. 37% of Skarin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skarin women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Skarin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skarin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarin 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Skarin. 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 196 military records available for the last name Skarin. For the veterans among your Skarin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Skarin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skarin in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarin 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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