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Skimming Family History

Skimming Surname Meaning

reduced form of McSkimming.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skimming family from?

You can see how Skimming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skimming family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skimming families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Skimming families living in Cumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Skimming's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Skimming families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skimming 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 Skimming ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skimming. 100% of Skimming men worked as a Colliery Hewer Below and 67% of Skimming women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • No Occupation
    17%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

What Skimming family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skimming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skimming 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Skimming. 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 182 military records available for the last name Skimming. For the veterans among your Skimming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skimming lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Skimming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skimming in 1963 was 72, and 103 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skimming

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skimming 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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