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Skane Family History

Skane Name Meaning

see Scane .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Kane, Okane, Sane, Shane, Skare, Slane, Skene, Skanes, Kang, Cane

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Where is the Skane family from?

You can see how Skane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Skane family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Skane's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Skane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skane. 24% of Skane men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Skane women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skane were Chauffeur and Cook. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skane 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Skane. 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 276 military records available for the last name Skane. For the veterans among your Skane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skane lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Skane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skane in 1961 was 63, and 70 in 2003.

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