This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Skirow family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Skirow Family History

Skirow 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: Strow, Spiros, Siron, Spiro, Karow, Semrow, Shiro, Sorrow, Sprow

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Skirow family from?

You can see how Skirow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skirow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Skirow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skirow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skirow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Skirow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Skirow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Skirow

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Skirow. 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.

View all Skirow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Skirow. For the veterans among your Skirow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Skirow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Skirow family history

Discover More

What is the average Skirow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Skirow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skirow in 1967 was 91, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skirow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirow 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Skirow family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial