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Skonce Family History

Skonce 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: Sconce, Stone, Ponce, Spence, Sone, Sonne, Gonce, Sorce, Cronce

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Where is the Skonce family from?

You can see how Skonce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skonce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Skonce families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Skonce family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Skonce's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Skonce families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skonce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skonce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skonce. 100% of Skonce men worked as a Miner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Skonce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skonce 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skonce. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skonce. For the veterans among your Skonce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skonce lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Skonce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skonce in 1974 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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