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Skrimshire Family History

Skrimshire Surname Meaning

see Scrimshaw.

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


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Where is the Skrimshire family from?

You can see how Skrimshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skrimshire family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Skrimshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Skrimshire families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Skrimshire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skrimshire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skrimshire 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 Skrimshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skrimshire. 64% of Skrimshire 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
    64%
  • Private Means
    37%

What Skrimshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skrimshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrimshire 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Skrimshire. 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 33 military records available for the last name Skrimshire. For the veterans among your Skrimshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrimshire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Skrimshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Skrimshire in 1963 was 73, and 32 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skrimshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skrimshire 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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