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Skirls Family History

Skirls 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: Sirls, Sires, Spiros, Shirts, Skerl, Skiles, Sirles, Smirl, Stires

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Where is the Skirls family from?

You can see how Skirls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skirls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Skirls families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Skirls's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Skirls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirls 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 67 census records available for the last name Skirls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirls 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skirls. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skirls. For the veterans among your Skirls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirls lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Skirls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skirls in 1967 was 79, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirls 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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