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Skirron Family History

Skirron 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: Kirton, Skipton, Siron, Sharron, Stirton, Skowron, Sherron, Skilton

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Where is the Skirron family from?

You can see how Skirron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirron family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skirron family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skirron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skirron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skirron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skirron. 56% of Skirron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Wool Winder
    23%

What Skirron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Skirron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirron 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Skirron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skirron. For the veterans among your Skirron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirron lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirron 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 Skirron

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