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Skenser Family History

Skenser 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, Speiser, Spenner, Keyser, Skinner, Keser, Kensler

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Where is the Skenser family from?

You can see how Skenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skenser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skenser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Skenser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skenser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skenser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skenser 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 33 census records available for the last name Skenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skenser 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skenser. 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 Skenser. For the veterans among your Skenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skenser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skenser 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skenser

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