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Skidemore Family History

Skidemore 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: Skidmore, Sisemore, Sizemore, Pridemore, Kisamore, Demore, Tidmore

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Where is the Skidemore family from?

You can see how Skidemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skidemore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skidemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Skidemore families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skidemore's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Skidemore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skidemore 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 106 census records available for the last name Skidemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skidemore 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skidemore. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skidemore. For the veterans among your Skidemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skidemore lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Skidemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Skidemore in 1972 was 74, and 86 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skidemore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skidemore 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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