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Skirman Family History

Skirman 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: Sirman, Kinman, Karman, Sturman, Sherman, Kurman, Fairman, Shireman

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Where is the Skirman family from?

You can see how Skirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skirman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Skirman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skirman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skirman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirman 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 255 census records available for the last name Skirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Skirman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Skirman. For the veterans among your Skirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Skirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skirman in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirman 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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