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Skerwin Family History

Skerwin 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: Kerwin, Sherwin, Serlin, Kervin, Servin, Sherrin, Erwin, Derwin

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Where is the Skerwin family from?

You can see how Skerwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerwin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skerwin families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Skerwin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerwin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skerwin families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Skerwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerwin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skerwin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Skerwin. For the veterans among your Skerwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerwin 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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