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Skerman Family History

Skerman Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Skerman family from?

You can see how Skerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skerman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Skerman families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Skerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Skerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerman 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 Skerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skerman. 50% of Skerman men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Skerman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skerman were Asst Manager and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Asst Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%

What Skerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Skerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerman 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Skerman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Skerman. For the veterans among your Skerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Skerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Skerman in 1975 was 52, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerman 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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