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Skrit Family History

Skrit 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: Sari, Kritz, Suri, Suit, Streit, Sorin, Kriz, Serio, Siri, Skeie

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Where is the Skrit family from?

You can see how Skrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skrit family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Skrit family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Skrit's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Skrit families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skrit 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 11 census records available for the last name Skrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrit 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skrit. 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 6 military records available for the last name Skrit. For the veterans among your Skrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Skrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skrit in 1973 was 80, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skrit 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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