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Skenridge Family History

Skenridge 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: Kerridge, Surridge, Akridge, Herridge, Sandridge, Selfridge

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Where is the Skenridge family from?

You can see how Skenridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skenridge family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Skenridge families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 9 Skenridge families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skenridge's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skenridge families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skenridge 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 92 census records available for the last name Skenridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skenridge 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Skenridge. 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 Skenridge. For the veterans among your Skenridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skenridge lifespan?

Average Skenridge life expectancy in 1996 was 106 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skenridge 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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