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Skinker Family History

Skinker 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: Kinker, Skinner, Slinker, Slinger, Skipper, Kinder, Singer, Kiker

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Where is the Skinker family from?

You can see how Skinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skinker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Skinker families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skinker's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Skinker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinker 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 Skinker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skinker. 19% of Skinker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Contractor
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%

What Skinker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinker 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Skinker. 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 240 military records available for the last name Skinker. For the veterans among your Skinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Skinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skinker in 1953 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skinker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skinker 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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