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Skirran Family History

Skirran 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: Kieran, Kirwan, Stirrat, Kirgan, Sirman, Kirvan, Skirvin, Serra

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Where is the Skirran family from?

You can see how Skirran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skirran families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Skirran family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skirran's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Skirran families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirran 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 12 census records available for the last name Skirran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirran 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 Skirran. 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 Skirran. For the veterans among your Skirran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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