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Skeere Family History

Skeere 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: Sweere, Skeete, Steere, Speer, Severe, Steer, Seery, Skeie, Skare

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Where is the Skeere family from?

You can see how Skeere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeere family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Skeere families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Skeere families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeere's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Skeere families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeere 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 79 census records available for the last name Skeere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeere 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Skeere. 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 7 military records available for the last name Skeere. For the veterans among your Skeere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeere lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeere 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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