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Skrivan Family History

Skrivan 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: Krizan, Scrivani, Scriven, Skrivanek, Adrian, Krizman, Sliva, Yerian

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Where is the Skrivan family from?

You can see how Skrivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skrivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skrivan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skrivan families living in Illinois. This was about 13% of all the recorded Skrivan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Skrivan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skrivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skrivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skrivan. 40% of Skrivan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Barber
    20%
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What Skrivan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Skrivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrivan 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Skrivan. 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 188 military records available for the last name Skrivan. For the veterans among your Skrivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrivan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Skrivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Skrivan in 1956 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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