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Skerse Family History

Skerse 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: Serge, Serpe, Syers, Akers, Skeie, Sterle, Skare, Kersey, Skuse

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Where is the Skerse family from?

You can see how Skerse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerse family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skerse family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerse's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Skerse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerse 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 10 census records available for the last name Skerse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerse 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skerse. 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 Skerse. For the veterans among your Skerse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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