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Skinkis Family History

Skinkis 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: Spinks, Sinks, Kinker, Sinai, Saiki, Minkus, Shanks, Simkin, Skinner

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Where is the Skinkis family from?

You can see how Skinkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Skinkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Skinkis family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Skinkis's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Skinkis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinkis 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 Skinkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skinkis. 100% of Skinkis men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Skinkis 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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skinkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Skinkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinkis 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Skinkis. 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 171 military records available for the last name Skinkis. For the veterans among your Skinkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinkis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skinkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skinkis in 1963 was 64, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skinkis 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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