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Skyner Family History

Skyner Surname Meaning

see Skinner.

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


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Where is the Skyner family from?

You can see how Skyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skyner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Skyner families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skyner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skyner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skyner 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 Skyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skyner. 100% of Skyner 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
    100%

What Skyner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Skyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyner 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Skyner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Skyner. For the veterans among your Skyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Skyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skyner in 1974 was 72, and 27 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skyner 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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