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Skirmer Family History

Skirmer 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: Skipper, Kimmer, Simmer, Skiver, Skinner, Simer, Kirker, Kirner

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Where is the Skirmer family from?

You can see how Skirmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skirmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Skirmer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skirmer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Skirmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skirmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skirmer. 100% of Skirmer men worked as a Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Skirmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirmer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Skirmer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Skirmer. For the veterans among your Skirmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirmer lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skirmer

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