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Skydmore Family History

Skydmore 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: Skidmore, Seymore, Haymore, Cudmore, Wedmore, Sydor, Sisemore

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Where is the Skydmore family from?

You can see how Skydmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skydmore family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Skydmore family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skydmore's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Skydmore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skydmore 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 21 census records available for the last name Skydmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skydmore 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 Skydmore. 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 military records available for the last name Skydmore. For the veterans among your Skydmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skydmore lifespan?

Average Skydmore life expectancy in 2002 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skydmore 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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