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Skemmings Family History

Skemmings 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: Hemmings, Flemmings, Hemming, Snellings, Flemming, Skelding, Lemming

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Where is the Skemmings family from?

You can see how Skemmings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skemmings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Skemmings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Skemmings families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skemmings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skemmings families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Skemmings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skemmings 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 Skemmings. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skemmings. For the veterans among your Skemmings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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