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Skinger Family History

Skinger 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: Slinger, Singer, Skinner, Swinger, Stinger, Stanger, Springer

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Where is the Skinger family from?

You can see how Skinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Skinger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Skinger families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Skinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinger 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 Skinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skinger. 100% of Skinger 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 Skinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinger 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Skinger. 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 92 military records available for the last name Skinger. For the veterans among your Skinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Skinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skinger in 1953 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skinger 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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