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Skerney Family History

Skerney 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: Kerney, Cerney, Kerner, Kearney, Tierney, Stepney, Kersey, Sweeney

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Where is the Skerney family from?

You can see how Skerney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Skerney families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Skerney families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerney's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Skerney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerney 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 19 census records available for the last name Skerney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skerney. 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 military records available for the last name Skerney. For the veterans among your Skerney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerney lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Skerney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skerney in 1990 was 73, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerney 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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