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Skidnore Family History

Skidnore 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, Signore, Skinner, Kilgore, Sidor, Tidmore, Pridmore, Sinor

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Where is the Skidnore family from?

You can see how Skidnore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skidnore family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Skidnore families living in West Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Skidnore's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Skidnore families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Skidnore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skidnore 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 Skidnore. 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 15 military records available for the last name Skidnore. For the veterans among your Skidnore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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