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Skerbish Family History

Skerbish Name 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: Skerritt, Krish, Gerrish, Sertich, Berish, Kordish, Kersh, Serbin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerbish 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 Skerbish ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skerbish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Skerbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerbish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skerbish. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Skerbish. For the veterans among your Skerbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerbish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Skerbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skerbish in 1971 was 82, and 83 in 2000.

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