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Skivrow Family History

Skivrow 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: Stavros, Strow, Skiver, Spiros, Skipton, Siron, Sharrow, Sparrow

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Where is the Skivrow family from?

You can see how Skivrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skivrow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Skivrow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skivrow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Skivrow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Skivrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skivrow 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 Skivrow. 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 military records available for the last name Skivrow. For the veterans among your Skivrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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