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Skinnier Family History

Skinnier 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: Skinner, Kinner, Sinner, Spinner, Sonnier, Stinner, Kinnie, Kinneer

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Where is the Skinnier family from?

You can see how Skinnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinnier family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Skinnier family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skinnier's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Skinnier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinnier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Skinnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinnier 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Skinnier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skinnier. For the veterans among your Skinnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinnier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skinnier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skinnier

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