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Skorney Family History

Skorney 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: Torney, Dorney, Corney, Horney, Forney, Gorney, Storey, Shorey

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Where is the Skorney family from?

You can see how Skorney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skorney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Skorney families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Skorney's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Skorney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skorney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skorney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Skorney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skorney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Skorney. 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 19 military records available for the last name Skorney. For the veterans among your Skorney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skorney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Skorney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skorney in 1971 was 83, and 84 in 1999.

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