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Skandis Family History

Skandis 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: Standish, Stanis, Brandis, Kanis, Sandin, Landis, Shands, Sands

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Skandis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skandis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skandis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 6 military records available for the last name Skandis. For the veterans among your Skandis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skandis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Skandis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skandis in 1976 was 68, and 78 in 1998.

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