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Skerrin Family History

Skerrin 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: Sherrin, Skerritt, Serlin, Kervin, Servin, Ferrin, Herrin, Kerwin

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Where is the Skerrin family from?

You can see how Skerrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerrin family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Skerrin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerrin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Skerrin families in 1901.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skerrin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Skerrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerrin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skerrin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skerrin. For the veterans among your Skerrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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