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Skirvin Family History

Skirvin Surname Meaning

Scottish: possibly a variant of Scriven with metathesis of -ri- to -ir-. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skirvin family from?

You can see how Skirvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skirvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Skirvin family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Skirvin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Skirvin families in 1911.
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What did your Skirvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skirvin. 35% of Skirvin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Skirvin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skirvin were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Skirvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skirvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirvin 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Skirvin. 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 614 military records available for the last name Skirvin. For the veterans among your Skirvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirvin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Skirvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Skirvin in 1948 was 33, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirvin 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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