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Skurry Family History

Skurry 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: Scurry, Skerry, Sherry, Kurr, Curry, Burry, Sturdy, Surrey, Hurry

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Where is the Skurry family from?

You can see how Skurry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skurry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1861. The most Skurry families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Skurry families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skurry's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Skurry families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skurry 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 106 census records available for the last name Skurry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skurry 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Skurry. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skurry. For the veterans among your Skurry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skurry lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Skurry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skurry in 1986 was 83, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skurry 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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