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Skinnard Family History

Skinnard Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Skinner + excrescent -d or with substitution of -ard for -er.

Compare John Skynner 1565 Thobyas Skynnard 1629 in IGI (Bodmin Cornwall); Johan Skynnard 1575 Edward Skynner 1612 in IGI (Worcester Worcs).

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


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Where is the Skinnard family from?

You can see how Skinnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinnard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skinnard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Skinnard families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Skinnard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skinnard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinnard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skinnard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Skinnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinnard 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Skinnard. 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 91 military records available for the last name Skinnard. For the veterans among your Skinnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinnard lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Skinnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skinnard in 1975 was 91, and 101 in 2001.

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