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Skimin Family History

Skimin 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: Simon, Kamin, Simkin, Sliman, Simic, Siman, Skarin, Shimmin, Shimon

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Where is the Skimin family from?

You can see how Skimin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skimin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skimin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Skimin families living in North Carolina. This was about 13% of all the recorded Skimin's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Skimin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skimin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skimin ancestors do for a living?

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

  • General Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skimin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skimin 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Skimin. 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 59 military records available for the last name Skimin. For the veterans among your Skimin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skimin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Skimin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skimin in 1964 was 66, and 87 in 2001.

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