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Skenter Family History

Skenter 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: Senter, Skeeter, Skender, Kenter, Setter, Ketter, Kenner, Spenner

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Where is the Skenter family from?

You can see how Skenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skenter family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Skenter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Skenter family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skenter's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Skenter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skenter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hatter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skenter. 100% of Skenter men worked as a Hatter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Hatter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Skenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skenter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skenter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skenter. For the veterans among your Skenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skenter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skenter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skenter

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