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Skinder Family History

Skinder 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: Kinder, Skinner, Sinder, Shinder, Skender, Slinger, Winder, Skipper

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Where is the Skinder family from?

You can see how Skinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skinder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Skinder family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skinder's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Skinder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinder 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 Skinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skinder. 34% of Skinder men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Window Trimmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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What Skinder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Skinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinder 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Skinder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Skinder. For the veterans among your Skinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Skinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skinder in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2001.

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