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Sklans Family History

Sklans 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: Skeans, Solano, Salas, Krans, Selan, Silas, Klann, Klas, Okland

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What did your Sklans ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sklans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Sklans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sklans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sklans. 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 military records available for the last name Sklans. For the veterans among your Sklans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sklans lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Sklans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sklans in 1994 was 86, and 85 in 1996.

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