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Skervin Family History

Skervin 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: Kervin, Servin, Skirvin, Serlin, Kevin, Sherrin, Gervin, Kerwin

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Where is the Skervin family from?

You can see how Skervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skervin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Skervin family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skervin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Skervin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Skervin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skervin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Skervin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Skervin. For the veterans among your Skervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skervin lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Skervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skervin in 1990 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skervin 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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