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Skiner Family History

Skiner Surname Meaning

see Skinner.

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


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Where is the Skiner family from?

You can see how Skiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Skiner families living in Sussex. This was about 65% of all the recorded Skiner's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Skiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiner 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 Skiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skiner. 100% of Skiner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Skiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiner 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Skiner. 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 491 military records available for the last name Skiner. For the veterans among your Skiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Skiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skiner in 1964 was 63, and 64 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiner 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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