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Skammer Family History

Skammer Surname 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: Kammer, Stammer, Summer, Sommer, Kummer, Kamber, Hammer, Kamler

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Where is the Skammer family from?

You can see how Skammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skammer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skammer family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skammer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Skammer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Skammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skammer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skammer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Skammer. For the veterans among your Skammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skammer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Skammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skammer in 1977 was 68, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skammer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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