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Skimington Family History

Skimington 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: Simington, Symington, Skiffington, Hoisington, Warmington, Chivington

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Where is the Skimington family from?

You can see how Skimington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skimington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Skimington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Skimington families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skimington's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skimington families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Skimington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skimington 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Skimington. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skimington. For the veterans among your Skimington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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