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Skifinton Family History

Skifinton 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: Skiffington, Sinton, Skeffington, Skipton, Kinton, Swinton, Stinton

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Where is the Skifinton family from?

You can see how Skifinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skifinton family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Skifinton families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skifinton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Skifinton families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Skifinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skifinton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skifinton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skifinton. For the veterans among your Skifinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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