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Skirvan Family History

Skirvan 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: Kirvan, Skirvin, Kirwan, Girvan, Kirgan, Irvan, Sirman, Kirvin

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Where is the Skirvan family from?

You can see how Skirvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirvan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skirvan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Skirvan family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Skirvan's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Skirvan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Skirvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirvan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Skirvan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Skirvan. For the veterans among your Skirvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirvan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Skirvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skirvan in 1962 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirvan 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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