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Skinn Family History

Skinn Surname Meaning

from Middle English skin(n) ‘skin’ (Old Scandinavian skinn) perhaps for someone who wore animal skins or fur or who prepared and sold them

(see Skinner). Compare Shinn.

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


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Where is the Skinn family from?

You can see how Skinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skinn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Skinn families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Skinn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Skinn families in 1891.
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What did your Skinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skinn. 38% of Skinn men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Skinn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skinn were Farm Tractor Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    38%
  • Farm Tractor Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Skinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinn 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Skinn. 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 304 military records available for the last name Skinn. For the veterans among your Skinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skinn in 1962 was 74, and 63 in 2004.

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