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Skrine Family History

Skrine Surname Meaning

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Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Skrine family from?

You can see how Skrine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skrine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skrine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Skrine families living in Somerset. This was about 30% of all the recorded Skrine's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Skrine families in 1891.
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What did your Skrine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skrine. 34% of Skrine men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Skrine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skrine were Electrician and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Solicitor
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    21%

What Skrine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skrine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrine 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Skrine. 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 455 military records available for the last name Skrine. For the veterans among your Skrine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrine lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Skrine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skrine in 1953 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skrine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skrine 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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