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Skimmerhorn Family History

Skimmerhorn 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: Simmermon, Summerton, Summerford, Silverthorn, Schermerhorn

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Where is the Skimmerhorn family from?

You can see how Skimmerhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skimmerhorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skimmerhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Skimmerhorn family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Skimmerhorn's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Skimmerhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skimmerhorn 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 596 census records available for the last name Skimmerhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skimmerhorn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skimmerhorn. 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 53 military records available for the last name Skimmerhorn. For the veterans among your Skimmerhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skimmerhorn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Skimmerhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Skimmerhorn in 1967 was 79, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skimmerhorn 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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