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Skank Family History

Skank 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: Sank, Shank, Swank, Stank, Kang, Frank, Shan, Kan, Bank, Rank

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Where is the Skank family from?

You can see how Skank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skank family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Skank family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skank's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Skank families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skank. 47% of Skank 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Loader
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
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Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Skank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skank 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Skank. 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 101 military records available for the last name Skank. For the veterans among your Skank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skank lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Skank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skank in 1968 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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