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Skearnes Family History

Skearnes 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: Kearnes, Kearney, Kearns, Karnes, Skeans, Kernes, Stearns, Searles

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Where is the Skearnes family from?

You can see how Skearnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skearnes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Skearnes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skearnes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skearnes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Skearnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skearnes 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 Skearnes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skearnes. For the veterans among your Skearnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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