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Skvirs Family History

Skvirs 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: Sivils, Severs, Speirs, Skains, Sivers, Stairs, Squire, Spire, Savin

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Where is the Skvirs family from?

You can see how Skvirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skvirs family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Skvirs families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skvirs's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skvirs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Skvirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skvirs 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 Skvirs. 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 Skvirs. For the veterans among your Skvirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skvirs lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Skvirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skvirs in 1993 was 54, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skvirs 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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