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Skennider Family History

Skennider 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: Skender, Kenner, Spenner, Schneider, Seider, Skinner, Kender, Stenner

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Where is the Skennider family from?

You can see how Skennider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skennider family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Skennider families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skennider's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skennider families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Skennider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skennider 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 Skennider. 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 Skennider. For the veterans among your Skennider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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