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Skirving Family History

Skirving Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly a variant of Scriven with metathesis of -ri- to -ir-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skirving family from?

You can see how Skirving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirving family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skirving families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Skirving families living in Warwickshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Skirving's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Skirving families in 1891.
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What did your Skirving ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skirving. 100% of Skirving 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skirving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirving 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Skirving. 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 321 military records available for the last name Skirving. For the veterans among your Skirving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirving lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Skirving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skirving in 1947 was 40, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirving 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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