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Skinnell Family History

Skinnell 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: Tinnell, Quinnell, Kindell, Skinner, Swindell, Mckinnell, Scannell

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Where is the Skinnell family from?

You can see how Skinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skinnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Skinnell families living in Middlesex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Skinnell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Skinnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinnell 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 Skinnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skinnell. 38% of Skinnell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skinnell women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Skinnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinnell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Skinnell. 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 205 military records available for the last name Skinnell. For the veterans among your Skinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinnell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Skinnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skinnell in 1952 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skinnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skinnell 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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