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Skokan Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak: from skokan ‘jumper’ also ‘frog’ probably used as a nickname for someone who tended to dash about or an occupational name for an acrobat.

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


Similar surnames: Sloman, Kocan, Skora, Skoda, Sokal, Safian, Kolak, Kosa, Slovak

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Where is the Skokan family from?

You can see how Skokan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skokan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skokan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Skokan families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skokan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Skokan families in 1880.
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What did your Skokan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skokan. 48% of Skokan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Skokan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skokan were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    48%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 382 immigration records available for the last name Skokan. 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 237 military records available for the last name Skokan. For the veterans among your Skokan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skokan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Skokan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skokan in 1955 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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