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Skirnick Family History

Skirnick 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: Shinnick, Kornick, Kinnick, Skolnick, Bernick, Karnik, Lipnick

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Where is the Skirnick family from?

You can see how Skirnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skirnick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Skirnick families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Skirnick's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Skirnick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirnick 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 11 census records available for the last name Skirnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirnick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skirnick. 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 38 military records available for the last name Skirnick. For the veterans among your Skirnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirnick lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Skirnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skirnick in 1983 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirnick 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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