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Skmner Family History

Skmner 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: Sumner, Summer, Sommer, Semler, Semper, Simmer, Samper, Kemner

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Where is the Skmner family from?

You can see how Skmner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skmner family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Skmner families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Skmner family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skmner's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Skmner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skmner 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 220 census records available for the last name Skmner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skmner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skmner. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skmner. For the veterans among your Skmner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skmner lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skmner

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