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Skillmore Family History

Skillmore 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, Fillmore, Gillmore, Killgore, Willmore, Gilmore, Wilmore

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Where is the Skillmore family from?

You can see how Skillmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skillmore families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skillmore family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skillmore's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Skillmore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skillmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skillmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skillmore. 100% of Skillmore men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Skillmore women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Skillmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Skillmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillmore 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 Skillmore. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skillmore. For the veterans among your Skillmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillmore lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Skillmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skillmore in 1988 was 67, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skillmore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skillmore 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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