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Skimmehorn Family History

Skimmehorn 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: Simeon, Kimmer, Simmer, Whitehorn, Kinghorn, Skidmore, Sagehorn

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Where is the Skimmehorn family from?

You can see how Skimmehorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skimmehorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skimmehorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Skimmehorn family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Skimmehorn's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Skimmehorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skimmehorn 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 76 census records available for the last name Skimmehorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skimmehorn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skimmehorn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Skimmehorn. For the veterans among your Skimmehorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skimmehorn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Skimmehorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skimmehorn in 1977 was 81, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skimmehorn 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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