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Skennie Family History

Skennie 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: Senne, Lennie, Kennis, Skeie, Bennie, Glennie, Yennie, Dennie, Kinnie

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Where is the Skennie family from?

You can see how Skennie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skennie family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Skennie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Skennie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skennie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skennie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skennie 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 38 census records available for the last name Skennie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skennie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Skennie. 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 Skennie. For the veterans among your Skennie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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