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Skynner Family History

Skynner Surname Meaning

see Skinner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skynner family from?

You can see how Skynner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skynner family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Skynner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Skynner families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skynner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skynner families in 1891.
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What did your Skynner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skynner. 100% of Skynner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Skynner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skynner 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Skynner. 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 63 military records available for the last name Skynner. For the veterans among your Skynner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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