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Skanse Family History

Skanse 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: Kase, Banse, Kane, Sante, Okane, Sasse, Sane, Sande, Shane, Sause

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Where is the Skanse family from?

You can see how Skanse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skanse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skanse family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skanse's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skanse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skanse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skanse ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Skanse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skanse 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Skanse. 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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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Skanse. For the veterans among your Skanse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skanse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Skanse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skanse in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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