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Skern Family History

Skern Name 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: Kern, Stern, Skeen, Ekern, Skerl, Shern, Stein, Asker, Shen, Ken

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Where is the Skern family from?

You can see how Skern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Skern families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Skern's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skern. 100% of Skern women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Skern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skern 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Skern. 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 38 military records available for the last name Skern. For the veterans among your Skern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skern lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Skern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Skern in 1965 was 82, and 55 in 1996.

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