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Skarvan Family History

Skarvan 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: Karman, Karan, Starman, Skarin, Karban, Saran, Skarda, Kavan, Harvan

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Where is the Skarvan family from?

You can see how Skarvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarvan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skarvan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Skarvan families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarvan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skarvan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Skarvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarvan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Skarvan. 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 76 military records available for the last name Skarvan. For the veterans among your Skarvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarvan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Skarvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skarvan in 1965 was 60, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarvan 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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