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Skrimer Family History

Skrimer 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: Strider, Krimmer, Kramer, Striker, Skiver, Stromer, Lorimer, Rimer

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Where is the Skrimer family from?

You can see how Skrimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skrimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Skrimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Skrimer family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Skrimer's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Skrimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skrimer 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 57 census records available for the last name Skrimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrimer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skrimer. 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 Skrimer. For the veterans among your Skrimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrimer lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skrimer

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